Art Adjunct Instructor

Employer

Surry Community College

Job Location

Main Campus (Dobson, NC)

Salary Grade

Commensurate with education/experience.

Benefits

N/A

Job Reports To

Division Chair - English, Communication, and Humanities

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: 10/22/2025
Closes: 01/07/2026

Target Start Date

01/09/2026

Expected Work Hours

Varies/As required to support college program.

Employment Type

Part-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in subject area.

Preferred Qualifications

Position Description

Job Description – Summary
Curriculum adjunct instructors will instruct within their area of expertise using college level measures to determine student success. Curriculum adjunct instructors will apply the tenets of critical thinking to subject matter and will demonstrate flexibility in teaching across educational mediums (online, information highway, etc.) as needed. Curriculum adjunct instructors will participate in professional development activities.
 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

I. TEACHING
a. Conducting in a professional manner all class hours as assigned by the course schedule and academic calendar.
b. Creating correct, professional syllabi that meet Faculty Syllabus Checklist requirements.
c. Creating, administering, and accurately assessing substantive assignments and activities that support the college’s general education requirements and Quality Enhancement Plan.
d. Meeting classes on time and for the full duration of the published class time.
e. Notifying the Division Chair and/or VP of Instruction as soon as possible in the event of illness.
f. Maintaining alternative educational activities which students may use in the event of faculty illness.
g. Supporting and following college policies and procedures.
h. Assuming reasonable responsibility for security, maintenance, and inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.
i. Preparing and submitting accurate and precise attendance rosters, student grades, and other assigned documents when due.
j. Assisting in the selection of textbooks and maintaining updated text information.
k. Participating actively in institutional effectiveness planning by identifying expected student outcomes, assessment means, and improvement strategies based on assessment results.
l. Properly submitting assignments and the resulting student artifacts when selected for college-wide General Education Assessment.
m. Preparing supplemental teaching activities, such as developing supplemental Moodle course sites, referring weak students for tutoring, consulting with students, and facilitating help or review sessions outside of class time.

II. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
a. Participating in mandatory on-campus professional development activities.
b. Participating in college-sponsored professional development activities as schedule permits.

III. MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND SAFE WORK AREA.

How to Apply

Apply at www.surry.edu or https://jobs.surry.edu/postings/14960.

 

Contact Info

For information about this position, please contact Dr. Darin Cozzens, Division Chair – English, Communication, & Humanities, at (336) 386-3464 or cozzensd@surry.edu.