Adjunct Social Work Instructor
Lawson State Community College

Job Info

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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.

Under general supervision, prepare and deliver instruction for credited academic and technical courses at Lawson State at the freshmen and sophomore coursework levels and perform other duties and tasks associated with institutional effectiveness.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 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.Salary: Local Salary Schedule (based on credentials and area of assignment) Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) - MS/MA $1683 per 3 credit courseAcademic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) - PhD./Ed.D. $1836 per 3 credit course Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A. Instruction
1. Adhere to all requirements outlined and published regarding the learning management system (BlackBoard), i.e., posting course syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with due date, and test dates.
2. Adhere to and teach from current job-relevant course syllabi and training plan.
3. Supplement lectures and demonstrations with multimedia materials.
4. Demonstrate to students the safe use of each piece of equipment used in training plan.
5. Include safety, health, and fire prevention as integral part of instruction.
6. Maintain an environment that is conducive to learning.
7. Supervise students and maintain discipline in class, lab, and shop.
8. Develop laboratory projects that will enable students to relate theory to practical application through laboratory assignments.
9. 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.
10. Administer written and performance examinations systematically to determine student's progress and administer final written and performance examination.
11.Implement system of recording student progress (i.e., progress charts, BlackBoard/ equivalent learning management system).
12. Teach and demand good work habits from students.
13. Submit to department chairperson and supervising administrators a plan to be followed during absence.
14.Communicate students? progress to students and appropriate personnel in accordance to established guidelines.
15. Supervise students in cooperative educational settings (when applicable).
16. Respond to students? requests in a timely manner, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
17. Follow all regulations regarding online instructions (when applicable).
18. Ability to facilitate instructional methodologies in respect to programs requiring ?industry chemicals/products? to administer instruction.

B. Recordkeeping 1. Maintain permanent roll and accurate attendance of students.
2. Submit attendance reports as required on time.
3. Follow the state and institution's adopted grading system.
4. Submit grades each term for each student by due date.
5. Submit forms to registrar when changes occur in students' status.
6. Assist students in submitting the required documents for graduation.

C. Enforcement of College Policies 1. Participate in departmental orientation.
2.Communicate to students announcements as directed from administration.
3. Follow institutional and System policies, procedures and guidelines
4. Adhere to FERPA Regulations and report any known violations
5. Adhere ADA Accommodation requirements when presented official documentation

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Participate in faculty discussion about curriculum, teaching and learning techniques, and teaching materials.
2. Work in accordance to the institution's mission, goals, and vision
3. Work to achieve success in accomplishing the institutional goals
4. Work within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; show flexibility in response to process change and adapt to and accommodate new methods and procedures

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Chair, associate dean, academic dean, technical dean, and the Vice President for Instructional Services.Qualifications

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.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system (www.lawsonstate.edu) by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration of this position. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (205)929-3408.

A complete application packet consists of: A cover letter Online application A current resume
A copy of all postsecondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date degree conferred. If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment state date.
Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered.
Before an offer is made, the applicant must provide the following:
Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorize personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

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