Adjunct Social Work Instructor

Position Summary

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.

Note:

Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 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.

Salary:
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.

• 1. Adhere to all requirements outlined and published regarding the learning management system (Black Board), i.e., posting course syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with due date, and test dates.
• 2. Adhere to and teach from current job‑relevant course syllabi and training plan.
• 3. Supplement lectures and demonstrations with multimedia materials.
• 4. Demonstrate to students the safe use of each piece of equipment used in training plan.
• 5. Include safety, health, and fire prevention as integral part of instruction.
• 6. Maintain an environment that is conducive to learning.
• 7. Supervise students and maintain discipline in class, lab, and shop.
• 8. Develop laboratory projects that will enable students to relate theory to practical application through laboratory assignments.
• 9. Distribute to students at beginning of each term a current syllabus containing course objectives, course outline, methods of evaluation, schedule of activities, lab/shop rules and regulations, and course requirements such as the necessary books, student supplies, and equipment that a student will need to participate in training.
• 10. Administer written and performance examinations systematically to determine student’s progress and administer final written and performance examination.
• 11. Implement system of recording student progress (i.e., progress charts, Black Board/equivalent learning management system).
• 12. Teach and demand good work habits from students.
• 13. Submit to department chairperson and supervising administrators a plan to be followed during absence.
• 14. Communicate student progress to students and appropriate personnel in accordance to established guidelines.
• 15. Supervise students in cooperative educational settings (when applicable).
• 16. Respond to student requests in a timely manner, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
• 17. Follow all regulations regarding online instructions (when applicable).
• 18. Ability to facilitate instructional methodologies in respect to programs requiring industry chemicals/products to administer instruction.

• 1. Maintain permanent roll and accurate attendance of students.
• 2. Submit attendance reports as required on time.
• 3. Follow the state and institution's adopted grading system.
• 4. Submit grades each term for each student by due date.
• 5. Submit forms to registrar when changes occur in students' status.
• 6. Assist students in submitting the required documents for graduation.

• 1. Participate in departmental orientation.
• 2. Communicate to students announcements as directed from administration.
• 3. Follow institutional and System policies, procedures and guidelines.
• 4. Adhere to FERPA Regulations and report any known violations.
• 5. Adhere ADA Accommodation requirements when presented official documentation.

• 1. Participate in faculty discussion about curriculum, teaching and learning techniques, and teaching materials.
• 2. Work in accordance to the institution's mission, goals, and vision.
• 3. Work to achieve success in accomplishing the institutional goals.
• 4. Work within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; show flexibility in response to process change and adapt to and accommodate new methods and procedures.

• 1. Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Chair, associate…