Adjunct Psychology Instructor

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Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part‑time/adjunct faculty for all subjects. This is an applicant pool. Individuals will be hired as needed.

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Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months. Under general supervision, prepare and deliver instruction for credited academic and technical courses at Lawson State at the freshmen and sophomore coursework levels and perform other duties and tasks associated with institutional effectiveness.

Employed on an "As Needed" basis; local salary schedule in accordance to documented academic credentials and/or educational experiences; and not to exceed nine credit hours per semester. All exceptions must be approved by the Vice President for Instruction.

Local Salary Schedule (based on credentials and area of assignment)
Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) - MS/MA $1683 per 3 credit course
Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) - PhD./Ed.D. $1836 per 3 credit course

• Adhere to all requirements of the learning management system (Blackboard) including posting syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with due dates, and test dates.
• Adhere to and teach from current course syllabi and training plan.
• Supplement lectures and demonstrations with multimedia materials.
• Demonstrate to students the safe use of each piece of equipment used in the training plan.
• Include safety, health, and fire prevention as an integral part of instruction.
• Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Supervise students and maintain discipline in class, lab, and shop.
• Develop laboratory projects to enable students to relate theory to practical application.
• Distribute current syllabus containing course objectives, outline, methods of evaluation, schedule of activities, lab/shop rules, regulations, and required books, supplies, equipment.
• Administer written and performance examinations systematically and determine student progress.
• Implement a system of recording student progress (e.g. progress charts, Blackboard).
• Teach and demand good work habits from students.
• Submit to the department chairperson and supervising administrators a plan for absence.
• Communicate student progress to students and appropriate personnel by established guidelines.
• Supervise students in cooperative educational settings (when applicable).
• Respond to student requests promptly, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
• Follow all regulations regarding online instruction (when applicable).
• Facilitate instructional methodologies for programs requiring industry chemicals/products.
• Maintain permanent roll and accurate attendance of students.
• Submit attendance reports as required on time.
• Follow the state and institution’s adopted grading system.
• Submit grades each term by the due date.
• Submit forms to registrar when changes occur in student status.
• Assist students in submitting required documents for graduation.
• Participate in departmental orientation.
• Communicate announcements as directed by administration.
• Follow institutional and system policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Adhere to FERPA regulations and report violations.
• Adhere to ADA accommodation requirements when presented with documentation.

Academic Division:
Language, Health & Physical Education Science, Math, Social Science, Business
. Qualified applicants must hold a minimum of a Master's degree including 18 graduate semester hours (27 graduate quarter hours) in the teaching discipline.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and submit a complete application packet through the online application system ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.
• No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.
• Contact the Office of Human Resources at (205) 929‑3408 with questions.
• Complete application packet consists of: online application, Transcript(s), current resume.
• All official transcripts must be received before the employment start date.
• Applicants who fail to submit a complete packet will not be considered.
• Top applicants must provide employment verification letters as described.
• More than one position in the same classification may be filled if another vacancy occurs.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status,…