Adjunct Building Construction Instructor

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part-time/adjunct faculty for all subjects. This is an applicant pool and individuals will be hired as needed.

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 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)

• Technical Adjuncts (1‑3 years of experience): $20.40‑$22.44 per hour
• Technical Adjuncts (4+ years of experience): $23.46 per hour

• Adhere to all requirements for the learning management system (Blackboard), including posting course syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with due dates, and test dates.
• Te ach 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.
• 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 course requirements such as necessary books and student supplies.
• Administer written and performance examinations to determine students' 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 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.
• Facilitate instructional methodologies for programs requiring industry chemicals/products to administer instruction.

• Maintain a 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.

• 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 Alabama Community College System policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of 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. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.