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Online Adjunct Faculty Pool-Philosophy Instructor

Online Adjunct Faculty Pool-Philosophy Instructor

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NC • On-site, Remote

$35.85/hr

Part-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Salary: $35.85 Hourly
Location : Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Remote Employment: Remote Only
Job Number: 25-00041
Division: University Transfer and Partnerships
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
Position Description
DEFINITION:
To provide effective online instruction to students through Canvas LMS using multiple teaching strategies and perform accurate assessment of student learning objectives.
This is a posting to create a pool of Adjunct Online Instructors for future instructional needs.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
  • Receives general supervision from Department Chair
  • Exercises no supervision

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
  • Prepare and execute lessons, lectures, activities, and exercises for online settings in the Canvas LMS.
  • Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance. Grade and record individual scores.
  • Grade and return assignments and post grades in a prompt manner.
  • Provide prompt and appropriate professional correspondence to students and colleagues.
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance. Maintain other records as required.
  • Maintain Regular and Substantive faculty to student interactions.
  • Abide by CFCC course standards.
  • Maintain ADA compliance and digital accessibility standards.

Other Important Functions:
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
  • Best practices and teaching techniques for online instruction
  • Current trends, research, and development in the discipline and online teaching/learning environment
  • Principles of test development and administration
  • ADA compliance and digital accessibility
  • Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) standards
  • Quality Matters (QM) standards for online teaching/learning

Ability To:
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
    1. Making observations
    2. Reading and writing
    3. Communicating with others
    4. Operating assigned equipment
    5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
  • Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
    1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
    2. Operating assigned equipment
    3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
    4. Stooping, bending, climbing or lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
    1. Making sound decisions
    2. Responding to questions
    3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Minimum Education/Training:
  • A Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
  • Quality Matters certification or experience with Quality Matters principles, or proficiency in a similar online pedagogy framework focused on effective digital course design
  • Ability to develop engaging, original content within the LMS, beyond third-party publisher materials
  • Expertise in Canvas LMS, including course setup, content organization, assessments, analytics, and optimization for student engagement and success
  • Proficiency in a wide range of instructional technologies for distance learning, including video conferencing, screencasting, and other digital tools that enhance online and hybrid education
    **These Minimum Qualifications must be demonstrated in your application. **
    **Please do not apply if you do not have these qualifications**
    **Failure to attach your QM Certification or equivalent will result in application not being considered for hire**

Supplemental Information
Special Instructions to Applicants:
  • This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
  • Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
  • Candidates should provide evidence of online teaching efficacy and student success.
  • Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
  • To claim veterans' preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees in any programs and activities provided on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any other applicable statutes and CFCC policies.
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Do you hold a Quality Matters Certification or other similar Online Teaching Certification? (If so please attach Certification to application)
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question