Adjunct Culinary Arts Instructor

Position Summary

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

Employment is on an  As Needed  basis; local salary schedule in accordance with documented academic credentials and/or educational experiences. Positions are 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 per hour
• Technical Adjuncts (4+ years of experience): $23.46 per hour

Instruction

• Adhere to all requirements outlined regarding the learning management system (Blackboard), including posting syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with due dates, and test dates.
• Follow and teach from current job‑relevant 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 a learning‑conducive environment.
• 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 a current syllabus to students at the beginning of each term, covering objectives, outline, evaluation methods, schedule, lab/shop rules, and required materials.
• Administer written and performance examinations to assess progress and conduct final examinations.
• Implement a system for recording student progress (e.g., progress charts, Blackboard).
• Teach and demand good work habits from students.
• Submit a plan to the department chair and supervising administrators for student absence.
• Communicate students' progress to students and appropriate personnel per established guidelines.
• Supervise students in cooperative educational settings when applicable.
• Respond to students’ requests promptly, usually within 24‑48 hours.
• Follow all regulations for online instruction when applicable.
• Facilitate instructional methodologies for programs requiring industry chemicals/products.

Recordkeeping

• Maintain permanent roll and accurate attendance records.
• Submit attendance reports on time.
• Follow the state and institution's adopted grading system.
• Submit grades each term by the due date.
• Submit forms to the registrar when changes occur in student status.
• Assist students in submitting required documents for graduation.

Enforcement of College Policies

• Participate in departmental orientation.
• Communicate student announcements per administration direction.
• 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.

• Associate's degree or equivalent in the teaching discipline, and at least three years of successful full‑time experience as a practitioner in the field.
• Eligible technical divisions include 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.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Alabama Community College System policy requires that no employee or applicant be excluded or discriminated against on any protected basis. The College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The College participates in the E‑Verify program.