Adjunct Instructors - School of Liberal Arts

Adjunct Instructors - School of Liberal Arts SALARY See Position Description LOCATION Hawkeye Community College Main Campus, IA JOB TYPE Adjunct JOB NUMBER 2026-00083 DIVISION Liberal Arts OPENING DATE 11/12/2026 CLOSING DATE 6/30/2027 11:59 PM Central FLSA Exempt PRIORITY SCREENING IS SET TO BEGIN ON: As class openings occur, your application will be reviewed to see if your qualifications and availability align with the requirements for available courses each semester. SALARY See Position Description LOCATION Hawkeye Community College Main Campus, IA JOB TYPE Adjunct JOB NUMBER 2026-00083 DIVISION Liberal Arts OPENING DATE 11/12/2026 CLOSING DATE 6/30/2027 11:59 PM Central FLSA Exempt PRIORITY SCREENING IS SET TO BEGIN ON: As class openings occur, your application will be reviewed to see if your qualifications and availability align with the requirements for available courses each semester. Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

For more information, visit: Hawkeye Community college Job Summary Adjunct Instructors: School of Liberal Arts Program / Class Areas in Liberal Arts Art Languages Communications Math Criminal Justice / Police Science Music Early Childhood Education / Education Psychology E nglish Social Sciences Fine Arts Sociology Humanities Wellness / Exercise Science **By applying, you express your interest in adjunct teaching positions at Hawkeye Community College and will be included in our applicant pool . As class openings occur, your application will be reviewed to see if your qualifications and availability align with the requirements for available courses each semester. Your application will remain active for up to one year.** Interested in Teaching Opportunities? Have you ever thought about teaching in your area of expertise?

Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering others with life changing opportunities? The School of Liberal Arts at Hawkeye Community College is looking to connect with: Knowledgeable professionals Positive role models Passionate educators Teaching assignments may take place at various locations, in different formats, and during days, evenings, or weekends. Instructors are responsible for guiding students toward course objectives, using appropriate teaching methods and materials, assessing student progress regularly, and providing required evaluations and grades. Want to be considered?

While adjunct instructor positions may not be immediately available, we're always looking to build our network for future opportunities . If you're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of learners and want to be part of a supportive academic community—we’d love to hear from you. Let us know if you'd like to be informed when opportunities arise! Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs.

Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Essential Duties Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Reviews and/or plans weekly instructional plans and materials to ensure information meets current accreditation standards. Uses various instructional modalities. Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, grading, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.

Provides one office hour per week for student accessibility, consultation and reviews and responds to email in a timely manner. Collaborates with faculty and staff to meet departmental goals on a regular basis. Supervises, recruits and advises students. Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.

Teaches a clinical or lab course if applicable to the program/class. Participates in professional development opportunities when presented. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The level of education and/or experience required depends on the specific class, program or program accreditation requirements. For additional information, please reference: Iowa Department of Education - Faculty Qualifications *Official transcripts are required to be submitted upon hire. Must meet ONE of the following qualifications : Possess a master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited graduate school in the field of instruction in which the classes are being taught. Possess a master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited graduate school and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate semester hours in a graduate field that is being taught.

These 12 graduate semester hours must include at least six credits in the specific course content being taught. For courses identified as applied liberal arts and sciences, possess at least a bachelor’s degree and a combination of formal training and professional tested experience equivalent to 6,000 hours. Instructors shall hold the appropriate registration, certification or licensure in occupational areas in which such credential is necessary for practice. Minimum Additional Requirements Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts and ideas.

Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas. Demonstrated strong organizational skills. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.

Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity. Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff and the general public in a professional and personable manner. Additional Position Information / Application Process Schedule Adjunct hours may be morning, afternoon, evening and/or weekends and include a variety of instructional formats, such as face-to-face, online (synchronous and asynchronous) or hybrid modalities, as assigned based on departmental needs and course scheduling. Work Conditions Work is performed either in or a combination of an office, classroom and/or lab setting using technology.

Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers. Employment Status Adjunct positions are part-time.

Typical Adjunct wages are approximately $864 per credit hour . Adjunct courses, which include labs and/or clinical labs, are paid approximately $44 to $54 per contact hour . **By applying, you express your interest in adjunct teaching positions at Hawkeye Community College and will be included in our applicant pool . As class openings occur, your application will be reviewed to see if your qualifications and availability align with the requirements for available courses each semester. Your application will remain active for up to one year.** Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services Access to the Health and Education Services Center (HESC) Qualified Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Hoopla access available through the Hawkeye Library and the Waterloo Public Library Hawkeye reserves the right to modify benefit information as appropriate Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/equal-opportunity/ .

The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O.

Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email [email protected] , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: [email protected] . If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.

Employer Hawkeye Community College Address PO Box 8015 1501 East Orange Road Waterloo, Iowa, 50704-8015 Phone 319-296-2320 319-296-4004 Website https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ Employer Hawkeye Community College Phone 319-296-2320 Website https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ Address PO Box 8015 1501 East Orange Road Waterloo, Iowa, 50704-8015 Adjunct Instructors - School of Liberal Arts Supplemental Questionnaire * QUESTION 1 Select the following Liberal Arts program area you are most interested and qualified to teach? Art Communications Criminal Justice / Police Science Early Childhood Education / Education English Fine Arts Humanities Languages Math Music Psychology Social Sciences Sociology Wellness / Exercise Science * QUESTION 2 What is your highest completed educational degree? None Highe School Diploma / GED Equivilant Diploma / Certification (Post-Secondary) Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Master's Degree PHD + * Required Question