Adjunct Adult Education 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. Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.

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) $18.03–$23.84 per hour.

• Adhere to all requirements outlined and published regarding the learning management system (Blackboard), including posting course syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with due dates, and test dates.
• 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 to students at the beginning of each term a current syllabus containing course objectives, outline, methods of evaluation, schedule of activities, lab/shop rules and regulations, and course requirements (books, supplies, equipment).
• Administer written and performance examinations systematically to determine students' progress and to administer final examinations.
• Implement a system of recording student progress (e.g., progress charts, Blackboard or equivalent LMS).
• Teach and demand good work habits from students.
• Submit to the department chairperson and supervising administrators a plan to be followed during the 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, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
• Follow all regulations regarding online instruction (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.

Adult Education (Part-Time) Instructors:
Qualified applicants must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Some teaching experience preferred.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The application must be submitted through the system only; fax or email are not accepted. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration.

A complete application packet consists of: online application, transcript(s), current resume. If employed, all official transcripts must be received by the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

NOTE:

APPLICATIONS WILL REMAIN ON FILE AND A PART OF THE APPLICANT POOL FOR 36 MONTHS. Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide employment verification letters…