Adjunct Biology 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 with documented academic credentials and/or educational experiences; and not to exceed nine credit hours per semester. All exceptions are 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
• Academic Adjuncts (4 hrs.) – MS/MA: $2244 per 4 credit course
• Academic Adjuncts (4 hrs.) – PhD./Ed.D.: $2448 per 4 credit course

• Prepare and deliver instruction for credited academic and technical courses at the freshmen and sophomore levels; perform other duties related to institutional effectiveness.
• Adhere to all requirements of the learning management system (Blackboard) – posting course syllabi, announcements, calendars, assignments and test dates.
• Teach from current job‑relevant course syllabi and training plan; supplement lectures with multimedia materials.
• Demonstrate safe use of equipment and include safety, health, and fire prevention in instruction.
• Maintain a learning‑conducive environment, supervise students, and enforce discipline in class, lab, and shop.
• Develop laboratory projects that relate theory to practical application.
• Distribute a current syllabus each term (objectives, outline, evaluation methods, schedule, rules, required supplies).
• Administer written and performance examinations to assess progress; record student performance (charts, Blackboard).
• Teach and demand good work habits; provide feedback on progress.
• Submit absent‑lesson plans to the department chairperson and supervising administrators.
• Communicate student progress to appropriate personnel per guidelines.
• Supervise students in cooperative educational settings when applicable.
• Respond to student requests promptly (usually within 24–48 hours).
• Follow all regulations regarding online instruction and industry chemicals/products.

• Maintain permanent rolls and accurate attendance records.
• Submit attendance reports on time.
• Follow state and institutional grading systems; submit grades each term by the due date.
• Notify registrar of changes in student status.
• Assist students in submitting required documents for graduation.

• Participate in departmental orientation.
• Communicate directed announcements to students.
• Follow institutional and system policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Adhere to FERPA regulations and report violations.
• Adhere to ADA accommodation requirements when presented with documentation.

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

• Submit a complete application packet through the online application system ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). No fax or email; no previous application files will be transferred.
• Complete packet includes: online application, transcript(s), current resume.
• If employed, official transcripts must be received by the Office of Human Resources prior to employment start date.
• Applicants who fail to submit a complete packet will not be considered.
• Top applicants must provide employment verification letters on official letterhead; work experience verification may be delayed until offer.
• More than one position in the same classification may be filled by the applicant if another vacancy occurs during the search.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Alabama Community College System policy requires no discrimination on any protected basis. The college will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. Applicants chosen must sign a criminal background check consent form; employment contingent on clearance. The college participates in E‑Verify.

• Applications must meet minimum qualifications and be submitted by the deadline. Applications received outside the announcement period will not be considered.
• Applicants must adhere to the college’s interview schedule and travel at their own expense.
• The college reserves the right to withdraw this announcement at any time prior to awarding.