Adjunct Faculty - Reading

Central Arizona College is seeking a qualified and student-focused Adjunct Reading Instructor to teach face-to-face reading courses at the Maricopa Campus. The instructor will provide engaging, supportive instruction designed to strengthen students’ college-level reading, comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, and academic literacy skills. This position will be located at CAC's Maricopa Campus Teach ENR090 Integrated Reading and Writing and/or RDG100: College Reading courses Use Blackbaord effectively Attend Adjunct trainings Develop and implement lesson plans, ensuring they align with course and institutional outcomes aimed at improving students' reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and critical thinking skills and writing. Utilize diverse teaching methods, including direct instruction, online and synchronous instruction while using multimedia tools to engage students. Prepare syllabi and course calendars and schedules. Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel comfortable participating. Maintain classroom discipline and encourage respectful communication among students. Address classroom issues such as disruptive behavior or lack of participation in a professional and constructive manner. Conduct regular assessments (e.g., quizzes, tests, reading logs) to monitor students' progress. Provide formative and summative feedback on students' reading skills and offer guidance for improvement. Grade assignments, quizzes and exams in a timely manner and maintain accurate records of student performance. Demonstrate and maintain effective communication with students MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree with either 15 graduate credits, or a combination of 24 credits of graduate and upper division undergraduate credits in Reading from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or a K-12 Reading Specialist Endorsement. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, skills, ability, and experience in adult develo