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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. Applicants will be hired as needed. Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.
Terms of Employment 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 must be approved by the Vice President for Instruction.
Salary Local Salary Schedule (based on credentials and area of assignment).
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
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Adhere to all requirements regarding the learning management system (Blackboard), posting 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 safety procedures and safe use of equipment used in the training plan.
Include safety, health, and fire prevention as an integral part of instruction.
Maintain a conducive learning environment.
Supervise students and maintain discipline in class, lab, and shop.
Develop laboratory projects to relate theory to practical application through lab assignments.
Distribute to students at the beginning of each term a current syllabus containing course objectives, outline, methods of evaluation, activity schedule, lab/shop rules and regulations, and required books, supplies, and equipment.
Administer written and performance examinations systematically to assess progress and conduct final exams.
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 chair and supervising administrators for absences.
Communicate students’ 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 to 48 hours.
Follow all regulations regarding online instruction, when applicable.
Facilitate instructional methodologies concerning programs requiring industry chemicals/products.
Recordkeeping
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 student status.
Assist students in submitting required documents for graduation.
Enforcement of College Policies
Participate in departmental orientation.
Communicate to students announcements as directed by 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 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.
Application Procedures Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system (www.lawsonstate.edu). Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position. For questions, contact the Office of Human Resources at (205) 929‑3408.
A complete application packet consists of:
Online application
Transcript(s)
Current resume
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 from a current or previous employer detailing employment dates and job titles on official letterhead with an authorized signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer is made. Applicants may submit a written request to delay the submission of work experience verification.
Additional information: Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this announcement at any time prior to awarding.
Equal Opportunity Employer Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.
Applicants chosen 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 criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑verify). E‑verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
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Terms of Employment 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 must be approved by the Vice President for Instruction.
Salary Local Salary Schedule (based on credentials and area of assignment).
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
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Adhere to all requirements regarding the learning management system (Blackboard), posting 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 safety procedures and safe use of equipment used in the training plan.
Include safety, health, and fire prevention as an integral part of instruction.
Maintain a conducive learning environment.
Supervise students and maintain discipline in class, lab, and shop.
Develop laboratory projects to relate theory to practical application through lab assignments.
Distribute to students at the beginning of each term a current syllabus containing course objectives, outline, methods of evaluation, activity schedule, lab/shop rules and regulations, and required books, supplies, and equipment.
Administer written and performance examinations systematically to assess progress and conduct final exams.
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 chair and supervising administrators for absences.
Communicate students’ 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 to 48 hours.
Follow all regulations regarding online instruction, when applicable.
Facilitate instructional methodologies concerning programs requiring industry chemicals/products.
Recordkeeping
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 student status.
Assist students in submitting required documents for graduation.
Enforcement of College Policies
Participate in departmental orientation.
Communicate to students announcements as directed by 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 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.
Application Procedures Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system (www.lawsonstate.edu). Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position. For questions, contact the Office of Human Resources at (205) 929‑3408.
A complete application packet consists of:
Online application
Transcript(s)
Current resume
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 from a current or previous employer detailing employment dates and job titles on official letterhead with an authorized signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer is made. Applicants may submit a written request to delay the submission of work experience verification.
Additional information: Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this announcement at any time prior to awarding.
Equal Opportunity Employer Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.
Applicants chosen 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 criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑verify). E‑verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
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