Adjunct Early Child Ed Instructor

Adjunct Early Child Education Instructor

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for a part‑time/adjunct faculty position across multiple subjects. Applicants will be hired on an “as needed” basis, with no more than nine credit hours per semester.

Under general supervision, prepare and deliver instruction for credited academic and technical courses at Lawson State at the freshman and sophomore coursework levels and perform other duties and tasks associated with institutional effectiveness. This is an applicant pool; individuals will be hired as needed. Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.

• Adhere to all requirements for the learning management system (Blackboard) – posting course syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments, 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 and 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 connect theory to practical application through assignments.
• Provide students with a current syllabus at the beginning of each term, outlining course objectives, outline, methods of evaluation, schedule of activities, lab/shop rules, and required materials.
• Administer written and performance examinations to assess student progress and administer final examinations.
• Implement a system for recording student progress (progress charts, Blackboard or equivalent).
• Teach and encourage good work habits; 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 to 48 hours.
• Follow all regulations regarding online instruction and facilitate instructional methodologies for programs involving industry chemicals/products.
• Submit a plan to the department chairperson and supervising administrators for absence coverage.

• Maintain permanent roll and accurate attendance of students.
• Submit attendance reports promptly.
• Follow the state and institution’s adopted grading system.
• Submit grades each term by the due date.
• Submit forms to the registrar when student status changes.
• Assist students in submitting required documents for graduation.

• Participate in departmental orientation.
• Communicate student 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.

• Minimum of a Master’s degree (or equivalent) and 18 graduate semester hours (27 graduate quarter hours) in the teaching discipline.

Applicants must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The packet must include: online application, transcript(s), current resume (and for employed applicants, official transcripts before the employment start date).

Applicants are required to provide employment verification letters on official letterhead with authorized signatures. Work‑experience verification may be delayed until an offer is made.

Final date to receive applications:
None specified in the posting above; please refer to the official job announcement for the deadline.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Alabama Community College System policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class.

The College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

Applicants will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment is contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the background check. The College participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑verify).