Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the public

Employment Status: Part -Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0000/0000/01

Salary Range: varies depending on assignment; minimum $950 per credit hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

Location:  3100 Martin Luther King Jr SE Washington, DC 20032

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is a public land grant institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The mission of UDC’s (non-credit) division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning (UDC-WDLL) is to reduce unemployment and underemployment in the District of Columbia by enhancing the skills of its residents. The program provides no-cost training to DC residents aimed at helping them earn jobs, get promoted, and train for careers in new industries.

Incumbents must teach all assigned classes and hours as determined by the semester course schedule; incumbents will be required to prepare and deliver relevant curricula to students, using a variety of teaching methods to include, but are not limited to, lectures, class discussions, demonstration labs, and projects. UDC-WDLL is seeking enthusiastic and qualified adjunct instructors interested in teaching an Apple Technician course(s). Work experience(s) demonstrating knowledge and mastery of Apple operating systems is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, guided, differentiated instruction to students enrolled in the courses as specified in the schedule, curriculum, syllabus and course contract.
• Participate in evaluating and selecting assigned text and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Conduct efficient and effective classroom and workshop session management.
• Provide students with a supervisor approved syllabus, and/or syllabi, that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with the institution's texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
• Use the institution's learning management system to post syllabi, assignments, and other materials and to communicate with students on time.
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Regularly communicates and refers students to university and division-wide student success (academic and career) opportunities, resources, services, events, and information to assist students in removing or mitigating barriers to employment to achieve their educational and career goals.
• Maintain records of enrollment and attendance, assessments, and grades, and submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the institution.
• Provide an educational environment conducive to learning, establishing, and maintaining classroom control.
• Encourage students to submit course evaluations/surveys, review course evaluations, and use feedback to improve course delivery.
• Attend all required adjunct meetings to stay abreast of all pathway-specific and division-wide policies, requirements, and expectations.
• Meet all university and division required training activities.
• Review and adhere to the WDLL "Faculty/Instructor guide."
• Meet with the Dean or Pathway Director regularly to discuss all aspects of the course, including student progress and curriculum development (may be required to provide input into program development).
• Adhere to University and division-specific policies and guidelines concerning academics and student and staff conduct.
• Provide student progress reports to the Pathway Director.

Minimum Job Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree or at least three years of demonstrated teaching experience in the subject matter area preferred, including evidence of teaching accomplishments/successes, as applicable.
• Must possess current certification in subject matter (Certification must be the same as the course being taught).
• Be familiar with subject area certification processes, guidelines, and procedures.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment: Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit: Dependent upon certain criteria, this position may be eligible for representation and require payment of union fees through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this appointment, this position is ineligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/​​​​​​ .