Title: Adjunct - Smart Start Student Success
Employee Classification: P/T Faculty Monthly Pay
Department: Reading
Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Who we are:
We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.
We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.
We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.
We value Diversity, equity & inclusion: STLCC is committed to fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or class.
What you get:
Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.
Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.
Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.
Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.
Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.
The basics of this position:
Lead first-time students through a skills-based college orientation that prepares students for the rigors of college study and helps to instill good habits for the classroom that transfer to life skills.
What you'll do:
- Prepare first-time students for a strong college learning foundation by teaching skills such as Time Management, Decision-Making Process, Problem Solving, and other skills needed for college success.
Instructors are responsible for instruction, grading, record-keeping, and compliance with legal and institutional obligations. Instructors should expect to meet all deadlines and to regularly use standards software, including the Microsoft Office suites, as appropriate. Instructors must conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for the diversity of people, styles, and views.
In addition to providing excellent instruction, all faculty members are expected to adhere to the following specific requirements:
*Maintain appropriate number of office hours that are convenient for your students.
*Provide meaningful, timely feedback to students' work and questions.
*Meet all department and college deadlines.
*Maintain accurate records of student attendance and report same as required.
*Report mid-term and final grades on Banner Web.
*Attend scheduled adjunct faculty meetings and training sessions.
*Complete policy-related tutorials with successful result.
*Check and respond to messages and request from students and administration within 24 hours after receipt.
*Comply with all provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Education, experience, and other requirements:
Master's Degree and 18 credit hours in relevant subject matter.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experiences in teaching first-generation and other freshmen students in a higher education environment.
