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Adjunct Professor (PT) CIS

DATE: 7/13/2012
JOB TITLE: Adjunct Professor
JOB STATUS: PT
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
WORK LOCATION: Dunleavy
TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Chair - CIS
DEPARTMENT: Computer & Information Sciences
SECTOR: Academic Affairs
SALARY: $2100 per course
SUMMARY:
The Computer & Information Sciences Department has potential openings for Part-Time instructors to teach day classes beginning Fall 2012 semester, more specifically, the department needs an instructor to teach SPSS statistical suite Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:10 - 12:10 (2 sections available). On a part time basis: Instruct students in specialized and general areas of a broad field of statistics; Assists in preparation of course outlines, descriptions and lesson plans as required by Department Chair; Prepares and grades tests, work sheets and projects to evaluate students; Maintains a class record and attendance book; Assists students as faculty adviser in problems related to departmental offerings; Provides tutorial help as required by those students. Refers students to others fro specific problem solving.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of subject matter; Good knowledge of teaching technology (SPSS) and statistical theory; Ability to plan and present instructional material in a clear, logical and concise manner; Ability to maintain proper teacher-student relationship; Sound professional judgment; Initiative and resourcefulness;
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
Master's Degree in area of specialization required.
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