Adjunct Cosmetology 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.

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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
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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) per contact hour. Technical Adjuncts (1-3 years of experience) $20.40-$22.44 hr;
Technical Adjuncts (4+ years of experience) $23.46 hr.

• Instruction:
  Adhere to all requirements outlined and published regarding the learning management system (Blackboard), i.e., posting course syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with a due date, and test dates.
• Adhere to and teach from current job-relevant 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 that is 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 through laboratory assignments.
• Distribute at the 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 books, student supplies, and equipment.
• Administer written and performance examinations and record progress; administer final examinations.
• Implement a system of recording student progress (e.g., progress charts, Blackboard or equivalent learning management system).
• Teach and demand good work habits from students.
• Submit to the department chairperson and supervising administrators a plan for the absence period.
• Communicate students' progress to students and appropriate personnel by established guidelines.
• Supervise students in cooperative educational settings (when applicable).
• Respond to students' requests promptly, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
• Follow all regulations regarding online instructions (when applicable).
• Facilitate instructional methodologies concerning programs requiring "industry chemicals/products" to administer instruction.

• 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 for each student by the due date.
• Submit forms to the registrar when changes occur in students' status.
• Assist students in submitting the required documents for graduation.

• Participate in departmental orientation.
• Communicate to students announcements as directed by the administration.
• Follow institutional and System policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Adhere to FERPA Regulations and report any known violations.
• Adhere to ADA Accommodation requirements when presented with official documentation.

Technical Division:
Drafting & Design, Electronics, Cosmetology (Alabama Cosmetology instructor license required), Culinary Arts, Automotive Service Technology, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, Entertainment Media Production, Machine Tool Technology, Welding, Plumbing, Barbering, Phlebotomy and Pharmacy Technician
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• Instructors must hold a minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent in the teaching discipline.
• Three (3) years of successful full-time experience as a practitioner in the field.

• Applican…