Adjunct Psychology Instructor

Position Summary

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part‑time/adjunct faculty for all subjects. Individuals will be hired on an "As Needed" basis. Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.

Employed on an "As Needed" basis; local salary schedule in accordance with documented academic credentials and/or educational experiences; 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: $1683 per 3 credit course
• Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) – PhD./Ed.D.: $1836 per 3 credit course

• Adhere to all requirements regarding the learning management system (Blackboard) by posting syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with due dates, and test dates.
• Teach from current, job‑relevant course syllabi and training plans.
• 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 that enable students to relate theory to practical application.
• Distribute a current syllabus to students at the beginning of each term, detailing course objectives, outline, evaluation methods, schedule, lab/shop rules, and required materials.
• Administer written and performance examinations systematically to determine students' progress.
• Implement a system of recording student progress (e.g., progress charts, Blackboard).
• Teach and demand good work habits from students.
• Submit a plan to the department chairperson and supervising administrators for any absence.
• Communicate students' progress to students and appropriate personnel by established guidelines.
• Supervise students in cooperative educational settings (when applicable).
• Respond to students' requests promptly, typically within 24–48 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 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 announcements to students 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.

• Held a minimum of a Master’s degree, including 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline for the following academic divisions:
  Language, Health & Physical Education Science, Math, Social Science, Business.

• Submit a complete application packet through the online system ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.
• Include the following: online application, transcript(s), current resume; if employed, all official transcripts must be received by Human Resources prior to the employment start date.
• Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered.
• Top applicants may be asked to provide employment verification letters and work experience verification before an offer is made.
• Only applications received during the announcement period will be considered. The college reserves the right to withdraw this announcement at any time prior to awarding.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The college will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

Applicants selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the background check. Lawson State Community College participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).