Adjunct Instructor - Developmental English

Employer

Durham Technical Community College

Job Location

Main Campus

Located at: 1637 East Lawson Street, Durham, NC  27703
Main Telephone: 919-536-7200
Driving Directions

Salary Grade

$35.85 - $38.30 Hourly

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens:
Closes: 06/30/2027

Target Start Date

Expected Work Hours

Specific work hours are to be determined by the scheduled class hours and by consultation with the supervisor. Hours are not guaranteed but are based on student enrollment and faculty needs.

Employment Type

Adjunct Instructor (PT)

Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree or a master’s degree in English, English education, reading, or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in English or reading.

Preferred Qualifications:

Available and willing to teach courses in person

Preferred Qualifications

A doctoral degree or a master’s degree in English, English education, reading, or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in English or reading.

Preferred Qualifications:

Available and willing to teach courses in person

Position Description

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an Adjunct Instructor in the Developmental English Department. Adjunct faculty are responsible for providing a quality learning experience for students at Durham Technical Community College. Adjunct faculty provide instruction and complete other duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission and policies of the college.
***This posting is part of a pool recruitment process, which means we are collecting applications for potential openings that may arise during the academic year. Please note: This position may not be for an immediate need. Instead, your application will be kept on file and reviewed as opportunities become available. Pool positions are used to identify qualified candidates in advance, allowing us to fill roles more efficiently when vacancies occur.

Examples of Duties

Responsibilities

  1. Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction;
  2. Be fully prepared with instructional plans for each class session and in accordance with the stated objectives of the course;
  3. Maintain professional awareness of important developmental education issues, incorporating them into instruction in a manner consistent with course outlines and best practices;
  4. Use various instructional technologies to present course material and support instruction;
  5. Refer students as needed to the proper student support services;
  6. Teach assigned courses with special attention to the college’s mission, its commitment to the open-door philosophy, and student success;
  7. Enforce academic policies and procedures at all times, and comply with all other institutional rules and regulations pertinent to classroom instruction and general employment;
  8. Maintain student records and check for the accuracy, correctness and completeness of all data;
  9. Maintain effective, collaborative, and productive relations with other units of the college;
  10. Complete required mandatory trainings as mandated by the college.

Contact Info

humanresources@durhamtech.edu