Adjunct Business Instructor

Position Summary

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

Individuals will be hired as needed. Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.

Employed on an "As Needed" basis; salary determined by local schedule based on credentials and educational experience, not to exceed nine credit hours per semester. All exceptions must be approved by the Vice President for Instruction.

Salary (Local Salary Schedule):

• 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.

• Instruction
  • Adhere to all requirements outlined and published regarding the learning management system (Blackboard), e.g., posting course syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with due dates, and test dates.
  • 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, regulations, and required books, supplies, and equipment.
  • Administer written and performance examinations systematically to determine students' progress and administer final exams.
  • Implement a system of recording student progress (e.g., progress charts, Blackboard).
  • Teach and demand good work habits from students.
  • Submit to the department chairperson and supervising administrators a plan to be followed during absences.
  • 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.
• Recordkeeping
  • Maintain permanent roll and accurate attendance of students.
  • Submit attendance reports as required on time.
  • Follow the state and institution's 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.
• Enforcement of College Policies
  • Participate in departmental orientation.
  • Communicate student 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.

The following academic divisions are eligible:
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 submit a complete application packet through the online application system. No fax or email submissions are accepted. The following materials are required:

• Online application
• Transcript(s)
• Current résumé
• Official transcripts (if employed) received by HR prior to employment start date

Applicants who do not submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Prior to an offer, top applicants must provide employment verification letters, including employment dates and job titles on official letterhead with authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer has been made.