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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. 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 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
Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) – MS/MA: $1,683 per 3 credit course
Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) – PhD./Ed.D.: $1,836 per 3 credit course
Academic Adjuncts (4 hrs.) – MS/MA: $2,244 per 4 credit course
Academic Adjuncts (4 hrs.) – PhD./Ed.D.: $2,448 per 4 credit course
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Adhere to all requirements regarding the learning management system (Blackboard) including posting course syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with due dates, 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 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 required books and supplies.
Administer written and performance examinations systematically to determine student progress and administer final examinations.
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 absence periods.
Communicate student progress to students and appropriate personnel by established 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 when applicable.
Facilitate instructional methodologies for programs requiring industry chemicals/products.
Maintain permanent roll and accurate attendance records.
Submit attendance reports on time.
Follow the state and institution’s grading system.
Submit grades each term by the due date.
Submit forms to the registrar for status changes.
Assist students in submitting required graduation documents.
Participate in departmental orientation.
Communicate announcements 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.
Qualifications Qualified applicants must hold a minimum of a Master's degree, including 18 graduate semester hours (27 graduate quarter hours) in the teaching discipline, within the following divisions: Language; Health & Physical Education/Science; Math; Social Science; Business.
Application Procedures Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and submit a complete application packet through the online application system: www.lawsonstate.edu. The packet must include an online application, transcript(s), a current resume, and any other required documents. Official transcripts must be received by the Office of Human Resources before the employment start date. Complete application packets are required for consideration; incomplete packets will result in disqualification.
EEOC Statement Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic, shall be excluded from participation, denied benefits, or subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. Applicants must sign consent for a background check; employment is contingent on receipt of clearance. Lawson State Community College participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑verify).
Additional Information Applicants must submit a completed application packet no later than the application deadline. Failure to submit all required information will result in disqualification. The College reserves the right to withdraw this announcement at any time prior to awarding.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Education and Training
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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
Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) – MS/MA: $1,683 per 3 credit course
Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) – PhD./Ed.D.: $1,836 per 3 credit course
Academic Adjuncts (4 hrs.) – MS/MA: $2,244 per 4 credit course
Academic Adjuncts (4 hrs.) – PhD./Ed.D.: $2,448 per 4 credit course
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Adhere to all requirements regarding the learning management system (Blackboard) including posting course syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with due dates, 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 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 required books and supplies.
Administer written and performance examinations systematically to determine student progress and administer final examinations.
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 absence periods.
Communicate student progress to students and appropriate personnel by established 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 when applicable.
Facilitate instructional methodologies for programs requiring industry chemicals/products.
Maintain permanent roll and accurate attendance records.
Submit attendance reports on time.
Follow the state and institution’s grading system.
Submit grades each term by the due date.
Submit forms to the registrar for status changes.
Assist students in submitting required graduation documents.
Participate in departmental orientation.
Communicate announcements 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.
Qualifications Qualified applicants must hold a minimum of a Master's degree, including 18 graduate semester hours (27 graduate quarter hours) in the teaching discipline, within the following divisions: Language; Health & Physical Education/Science; Math; Social Science; Business.
Application Procedures Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and submit a complete application packet through the online application system: www.lawsonstate.edu. The packet must include an online application, transcript(s), a current resume, and any other required documents. Official transcripts must be received by the Office of Human Resources before the employment start date. Complete application packets are required for consideration; incomplete packets will result in disqualification.
EEOC Statement Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic, shall be excluded from participation, denied benefits, or subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. Applicants must sign consent for a background check; employment is contingent on receipt of clearance. Lawson State Community College participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑verify).
Additional Information Applicants must submit a completed application packet no later than the application deadline. Failure to submit all required information will result in disqualification. The College reserves the right to withdraw this announcement at any time prior to awarding.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Education and Training
Industries
Online Audio and Video Media
#J-18808-Ljbffr