Adjunct Social Work Instructor

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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.

Note:

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.

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) Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) - MS/MA $1683 per 3 credit course Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) - PhD./Ed.D. $1836 per 3 credit course

• Instruction
• Adhere to all requirements outlined and published regarding the learning management system (Black Board), i.e., posting course syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with due date, 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 training plan.
• Include safety, health, and fire prevention as 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 will enable students to relate theory to practical application through laboratory assignments.
• Distribute to students at beginning of each term a current syllabus containing course objectives, course outline, methods of evaluation, schedule of activities, lab/shop rules and regulations, and course requirements such as the necessary books, student supplies, and equipment that a student will need to participate in training.
• Administer written and performance examinations systematically to determine student's progress and administer final written and performance examination.
• Implement system of recording student progress (i.e., progress charts, Black Board/ equivalent learning management system).
• Teach and demand good work habits from students.
• Submit to department chairperson and supervising administrators a plan to be followed during absence.
• Communicate students(?) progress to students and appropriate personnel in accordance to established guidelines.
• Supervise students in cooperative educational settings (when applicable).
• Respond to students(?) requests in a timely manner, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
• Follow all regulations regarding online instructions (when applicable).
• Ability to facilitate instructional methodologies in respect to programs requiring industry chemicals/products to administer instruction.
• 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 due date.
• Submit forms to registrar when changes occur in students' status.
• Assist students in submitting the required documents for graduation.
• Enforcement of College Policies: participate in departmental orientation.
• Communicate to students announcements as directed from administration.
• Follow institutional and System policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Adhere to FERPA Regulations and report any known violations.
• Adhere ADA Accommodation requirements when presented official documentation.

• Participate in faculty discussion about curriculum, teaching and learning techniques, and teaching materials.
• Work in accordance to the institution's mission, goals, and vision.
• Work to achieve success in accomplishing the institutional goals.
• Work within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; show flexibility in response to process change and adapt to and accommodate new methods and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Chair, associate dean, academic dean, technical dean, and the Vice President for Instructional Services.

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.

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).) by the deadline date in order to be…