Adjunct Spanish Instructor

Adjunct Spanish Instructor – Lawson State Community College Position Summary

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for a part‑time/adjunct faculty member for the Spanish language program. Applicants will be hired as needed and applications will remain in file for 36 months.

As‑needed basis; local salary schedule in accordance with documented academic credentials; not to exceed nine credit hours per semester. All exceptions must be approved by the Vice President for Instruction.

Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) – MS/MA: $1,683 per 3‑credit course
Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) – PhD./Ed.D.: $1,836 per 3‑credit course

• Prepare and deliver instruction for credited academic and technical courses at the freshmen and sophomore levels.
• Adhere to all requirements regarding the Blackboard learning management system, including posting syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments, and test dates.
• Teach from current job‑relevant course syllabi and training plans.
• Supplement lectures with multimedia materials and demonstrate the safe use of all 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 that enable students to relate theory to practical application.
• Distribute a current syllabus at the beginning of each term containing objectives, outline, evaluation methods, schedule, rules, regulations, and required materials.
• Administer written and performance examinations systematically to assess student progress.
• Implement a system of recording student progress (e.g., progress charts, Blackboard).
• Teach and demand good work habits from students.
• Provide a plan for coverage during absences and communicate student progress to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to student requests within 24–48 hours.
• Follow all regulations regarding online instruction when applicable.
• Facilitate instructional methodologies for programs requiring industry chemicals/products.

• Maintain permanent rolls and accurate attendance records.
• Submit attendance reports on time.
• Follow the state and institution’s adopted grading system.
• Submit grades each term by the required due date.
• Submit forms to the registrar when student status changes.
• 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 any known violations.
• Adhere to ADA accommodation requirements when documentation is provided.

• Academic Division:
  Language, Health & Physical Education/Science, Math, Social Science, Business.
• Hold a minimum of a Master’s degree (including 18 graduate semester hours / 27 graduate quarter hours) in the teaching discipline.

Applicants must submit a complete application packet through the online application system ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The following materials are required: completed online application, transcript(s), current resume, and employment verification letter(s) if applicable. No previous application files will be transferred. Applicants who fail to submit a complete packet will not be considered.

Lawson State Community College will keep applications in the applicant pool for 36 months.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Under Alabama Community College System policy, no employee or applicant will be excluded or discriminated against on any protected characteristic. Lawson State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request and requires a criminal background check contingent upon hire.

Applicants must adhere to the college’s interview schedule and travel on their own expense. The college reserves the right to withdraw this announcement at any time prior to awarding.