Online Adjunct Instructor

Institution Overview

Seward County Community College (SCCC) is a two-year educational institution that offers 45 varied programs including Adult Basic Education, certificates, and Associate degrees in Arts, Science, General Studies, and Applied Sciences. Recognized among the top 5% of over 1,100 accredited community colleges nationwide by the Aspen Institute, SCCC serves a diverse student population of more than 2,500 spanning ages 15 to 85. The college operates within a rural area of approximately 50,997 residents across seven counties in Southwest Kansas and extends service to nearby counties in southeastern Colorado, as well as the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning by applying effective teaching methods tailored to a culturally diverse student group.
• Instruct courses within disciplines such as Nutrition, Public Speaking, College Algebra, Principles of Biology, and Economics, ensuring alignment with course and institutional outcomes.
• Collect, manage, and interpret assessment data to enhance educational results at course and program levels.
• Engage proactively in non-teaching roles including academic advising, student recruitment, campus committee participation, and community and professional services.
• Contribute to institutional assessment and accreditation efforts.
• Uphold and promote the college’s expectations of student roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree in a different field supplemented by at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.
• Between two to five years of relevant experience in teaching or a related field.
• Availability for both online and in-person adjunct teaching roles.
• Successful candidates are subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.

Additional Information

• Salary is competitive and depends on education and experience.
• The position is classified as an Online Adjunct faculty role.
• The application period is open until the position is filled.
• Applicants must submit a complete application package consisting of a signed application form specifying the desired teaching discipline, a cover letter, a detailed resume with references, and transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided within 30 days of employment. Foreign transcripts require translation and evaluation for US equivalency.
• Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for review.
• Special accommodation requests for application requirements should be communicated to Human Resources.
• Applications can be sent by mail, email, or fax; contact details and address are provided by the college.
• The selection process includes initial qualification screening, interviews (mostly on-campus), and possibly teaching demonstrations. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
• SCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free campus policy.

Compliance Resources

• Clery Act Campus Safety and Security Report
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) information available in English and Spanish.