Adjunct Developmental English Instructor

Position Summary

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part‑time/adjunct faculty for all subjects. Positions 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 freshman 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 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.

Local Salary Schedule (based on credentials and area of assignment)

• Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.): BS/BA $1,530 per 3 credit course
• 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

• Adhere to all requirements outlined and published regarding the learning management system (Blackboard), posting course syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with a 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 the training plan.
• Include safety, health, and fire prevention as an 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 a current syllabus at the beginning of each term containing course objectives, outline, methods of evaluation, activity schedule, lab/shop rules, and required books, supplies, and equipment.
• 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 or equivalent).
• Teach and demand good work habits from students.
• Submit a plan to the department chairperson and supervising administrators for class absence.
• 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 to 48 hours.
• Follow all regulations regarding online instruction when applicable.
• Administer instruction for programs requiring industry chemicals or products.

• 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 students' status.
• Assist students in submitting the required documents for graduation.

• Participate in departmental orientation.
• Communicate announcements to students 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.

• Academic Division:
  Developmental English & Mathematics – responsible for teaching Developmental English and Mathematics courses.
• Qualified applicants must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in English and Mathematics.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, is that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic—race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class defined by federal and state law—shall be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request, will conduct a criminal background check as required, and participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).