Adjunct Speech 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.

Note:

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.

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 outlined and published regarding the learning management system (Blackboard), i.e., posting course syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with a due date, 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 that is conducive to learning.
• Supervise students and maintain discipline in class, lab, and shop.
• Develop laboratory projects that will enable students to relate theory to practical application through laboratory assignments.
• Distribute to students at beginning of each term a current syllabus containing course objectives, course outline, methods of evaluation, schedule of activities, lab/shop rules and regulations, and course requirements such as the necessary books, student supplies, and equipment that a student will need to participate in training.
• Administer written and performance examinations systematically to determine students' progress and administer final written and performance examinations.
• Implement a system of recording student progress (i.e., progress charts, Blackboard/ 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 the 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 instructions (when applicable).
• Ability to facilitate instructional methodologies concerning programs requiring 'industry chemicals/products' to administer instruction.

• 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 the 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.

Fine Arts:
Art, Music, and Theatre – 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 must submit a…