Adjunct Faculty - Social Sciences (Critical Social Thought Dept.)  

Holyoke Community College invites adjunct applications to teach a section of Conflict Resolution and Mediation. This course critically examines the cycle of conflict in western society and provides an overview of traditional and alternative strategies for conflict resolution, including mediation. The complexities of power imbalances and cultural differences are explored within the frameworks of personal and structural conflict. Conflict is viewed as an opportunity for growth and empowerment. Students learn conflict and mediation skills that are transferrable to work, home and school. This HCC course will be taught in person to high school students on the Northampton High School campus as part of the college’s “early college” initiative. Candidates with high school experience are encouraged to apply.In person availability is required.

Under the direction of the Division Dean, Associate Dean, and Academic Department Chair.

Adjunct faculty provides a quality learning experience for students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

• The adjunct faculty member will distribute and review the course syllabus during the first class meeting. The adjunct faculty shall forward the dean no later than the end of the first (1st ) week of classes in each session a course syllabus.
• The adjunct faculty member will utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course. Such activities can include, but are not limited to: a.) Cooperative learning. b.) Experiential learning, c.) Writing for learning and/or Critical thinking initiatives.
• The adjunct faculty member will remain abreast of ongoing developments and practices in his/her professional content area(s).
• The adjunct faculty member will arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the area dean.
• The adjunct faculty member will be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance; including final grade reports.
• The adjunct faculty members will be supportive of students' learning goals by: a.) Focusing on student learning outcomes b.) Taking into account the needs and abilities of the students c.) Becoming familiar with academic and social support.
• Making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences.
• Maintaining the academic integrity of the college.
• Making himself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.
• The faculty member is aware of and recommends campus services to students as needed. These include library services, the library home page on the College site, financial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc.
• Adjunct Faculty are expected to attend all schedule classes. If it is necessary for the adjunct faculty member to miss a class, he/she will follow appropriate procedures by notifying the supervisor or the supervisor's designee and is responsible by providing an alternate assignment.
• The adjunct faculty member will work in collaboration with the Dept. Chair to strengthen the Deaf Studies program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Sociology or a related and relevant field; experience teaching Conflict Resolution or closely related courses.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Community college teaching experience; high school teaching experience using educational technology and/or “learning management” systems.

COMPENSATION: (DCE) Continuing Education scale salary; no benefits; MCCC position.