Child Development Adjunct Instructor; Pool Job Laredo area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Child Development Adjunct Instructor (Pool)

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Laredo College continuously accepts applications for part-time (adjunct) instructors to create a pool of candidates for each session/semester. Applications will be reviewed and positions will be filled based on department needs. Applications received for this pool will remain active for one year. Upon employment, candidate must reside in the state of Texas.

Adjunct faculty instructors are essential in carrying out the college's mission, vision, core values, and institutional goals. Under the direction of the respective Department Chairperson/Program Director/Director, adjunct faculty instructors ensure the quality and integrity of the academic programs and deliver the curriculum and instruction. The essential duties include providing a high-quality learning environment, delivering effective instruction, assessing student learning, promoting continual improvement in teaching and learning, and encouraging student engagement.

Adjunct faculty instructors must participate departmental and college professional development as the Department Chair/Program Director/Director instructs. Adjunct faculty instructors must adhere to all LC policies, procedures, and guidelines, including DH (LOCAL) Employee Standards of Conduct.

Characteristic duties and responsibilities include:

Course Organization and Management

Effective Delivery of Curriculum and Instruction

Assess Student Learning and Pedagogical Methods that Drive Continuous Improvement

Faculty Non-teaching Responsibilities

Professional Development

Faculty Departmental Responsibilities

College-wide Participation

Perform other duties assigned by the Department Chairperson, Program Director, or Director, respective Dean, Associate Provost (when applicable), Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs, and President

Additional characteristic duties and responsibilities specific to the position include:

Teach courses in the designated discipline across multiple modalities: face-to-face, online, hybrid, and dual enrollment.

Instructors may be required to teach at Fort McIntosh, South, and high school campuses. Depending on departmental and student needs, instruction may be scheduled during daytime, evening, or weekend hours.

Encourage students to utilize campus resources such as the Library, Tutoring Center, Counseling Center, and other support services.

Provide a safe learning environment for students and be responsible for securing assigned equipment, materials, and classrooms.

Substitute for colleagues as needed.

Follow established procedures for requesting instructional supplies and submitting absence reports promptly.

To excel in their role, the individual must possess a combination of skills, knowledge, and abilities including:

Clear and effective communication
Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the needs of varied learners
Encourage and foster critical thinking skills in students
Manage course materials, assignments, and assessments efficiently
Be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for teaching, communication, and assessment
Understand and adhere to ethical standards in teaching and interactions with students

Supervision exercised:
Students in the classroom, lab, and/or clinical sites. Supervision received:
Department Chairperson, Dean of Workforce Education, Associate Provost, Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs, and President. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environment is performed in a standard office environment, usually in a well-lighted and air-conditioned area with quiet to moderate noise levels.

Required to work safely and follow safety rules, report unsafe working conditions and behavior, and take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices. Immediate supervisor may assign other duties. May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed, and at a different college work site or campus as needed.