Adjunct Computer Science Instructor

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.

As needed basis; local salary schedule in accordance with documented academic credentials and/or educational experience; 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):

• Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) – MS/MA $1683 per 3 credit course
• Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) – PhD./Ed.D. $1836 per 3 credit course

• Adhere to all requirements of the learning management system (Blackboard) including posting syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments, and test dates.
• Teach from current, job‑relevant course syllabi and training plans.
• Supplement lectures and demonstrations with multimedia materials.
• Demonstrate 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 relate theory to practical application.
• Distribute a current syllabus to students at the beginning of each term with objectives, outline, evaluation methods, schedule, lab/shop rules, and required materials.
• Administer written and performance examinations to assess student progress.
• Maintain records of student progress such as progress charts and LMS logs.
• Encourage good work habits in students.
• Submit a continuity plan to the department chair or supervising administrators during absences.
• Communicate student progress to appropriate personnel.
• Supervise students in cooperative educational settings when applicable.
• Respond to students’ requests promptly, generally within 24–48 hours.
• Follow all regulations regarding online instruction when applicable.
• Facilitate instructional methods for programs involving industry chemicals/products.

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

• Participate in departmental orientation.
• Communicate announcements as directed by administration.
• Adhere to institutional and system policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Adhere to FERPA regulations and report any 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.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The institution will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. Employment will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check and completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).