Adjunct Mechatronics Instructors

Position Summary

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. Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.

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)

• Technical Adjuncts (1‑3 years of experience) $20.40‑$22.44/hr
• Technical Adjuncts (4+ years of experience) $23.46/hr

A. Instruction

• Adhere to all requirements of the learning‑management system (Blackboard) including 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.
• 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 enable students to relate theory to practical application through laboratory assignments.
• Distribute to students 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 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 learning‑management system).
• Teach and demand good work habits from students.
• Submit to the department chairperson and supervising administrators a plan to be followed during an 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.
• Facilitate instructional methodologies for programs requiring industry chemicals/products.

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

C. Enforcement of College Policies

• 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.

Technical Division:
Drafting & Design, Electronics, Cosmetology (Alabama Cosmetology instructor license required), Culinary Arts, Automotive Service Technology, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, Entertainment Media Production, Machine Tool Technology, Welding, Plumbing, Barbering, Phlebotomy, and Pharmacy Technician.

Instructors must hold a minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent in the teaching discipline and have three years of successful full‑time experience as a practitioner in the field.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of the Alabama Community College System, statewide, is that no employee or applicant shall be excluded from participation, denied benefits, or discriminated under any program, activity, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. The applicant 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 participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑verify).