Adjunct Early Child Ed Instructor

Position Summary

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part‑time/adjunct faculty for all subjects. Individuals will be hired as needed. This is an applicant pool. Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.

• Employed on an "As Needed" basis; local salary schedule in accordance with documented academic credentials and/or educational experiences; 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

• Prepare and deliver instruction for credited academic and technical courses at Lawson State at the freshmen and sophomore coursework levels and perform other duties associated with institutional effectiveness.
• Adhere to all requirements outlined and published regarding the learning management system (Blackboard), i.e., 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, including safety, health, and fire prevention.
• 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 assignments.
• Distribute at the beginning of each term a current syllabus containing course objectives, outline, methods of evaluation, schedule of activities, lab/shop rules and regulations, and course requirements such as necessary books, supplies, and equipment.
• Administer written and performance examinations systematically to determine students' progress; 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 to the department chairperson and supervising administrators a plan to be followed during absence.
• Communicate students' progress to students and appropriate personnel by established guidelines.
• Supervise students in cooperative educational settings when applicable.
• Respond to students' requests promptly, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
• Follow all regulations regarding online instruction when applicable.
• Ability to facilitate instructional methodologies concerning programs requiring "industry chemicals/products" to administer instruction.

• Maintain permanent roll and accurate attendance of students.
• Submit attendance reports 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 to students announcements as 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.

• 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).). It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position. If…