Job Description:
Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society."

SCC invites qualified candidates to apply for multiple Adjunct Instructor faculty positions in the Digital Media and Business Technology department. This position begins for 2025 - 2026. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, student learning, assessment, and the use of technology in the delivery of instruction. Responsibilities include teaching experience in classes on campus, online, and/or remotely and serve as a team member who collaboratively assesses student performance.

The department encompasses Business Technology, Graphic Design, and Multimedia and Web Development. Adjunct Instructors may be assigned to courses based on student needs and the aptitude of the Adjunct Instructor. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to teach a variety of software applications and discipline-specific concepts.

Adjunct Instructor faculty positions are part-time appointments made on a semester-by-semester, as-needed, basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maximum of 9 credit-hour teaching load each semester; teach students in assigned classes in accordance with course outcomes, the syllabus, and institutional requirements.
• Develop course curriculum and instructional materials, individually or collaboratively.
• Understanding of the educational, cultural, and social needs of a diverse student population.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or higher in a related field is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary skills.
• Strong understanding of either the Adobe Creative Cloud or Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Matters standards or demonstrated ability and willingness to learn these standards.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Terminal degree and/or work experience in a related field.
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Proficient with online instruction.
• Strong understanding of both Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and
• Demonstrate the ability to embrace the use of technology in teaching and maintain the highest possible standards in classroom instruction and assessment.

Required at the time of application: Transcripts, current resume, three references with contact information, and a cover letter describing teaching experience and philosophy of teaching.
St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.