Adjunct - Academic Development: Reading, Writing, Math

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, with satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda, and Tunkhannock. Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live.

About the Role

Adjunct Instructor for Academic Development courses in Reading, Writing, and Math. This role involves delivering effective instruction using up-to-date, innovative, and student-centered teaching methods within a strong outcomes-based instructional model.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in Academic Development courses such as Basic Writing, Reading for College, Basic Math, Critical Reading, and Fundamentals of Writing.
• Develop strategies to help developmental education students transition successfully from developmental courses to bridge-level and college-level coursework through curricular alignment.
• Prepare all course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, instructional activities, and assessments.
• Provide academic support, guidance, and mentoring to students regarding academic concerns and success strategies.
• Complete all required documentation within designated timeframes, including attendance, grades, and student learning outcomes.
• Utilize the college's student portal and learning management system to maintain attendance, assignments, grades, and other required course information.
• Complete all required adjunct faculty orientation and onboarding activities upon hire.
• Communicate regularly with the division Chairperson regarding any questions, concerns, or student-related issues.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree including a minimum of 18 credits in English courses for bridge-level courses.
• Associate’s degree including a minimum of 18 credits in Math courses.
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in English, Math, or Education preferred.
• English degree with reading certification for bridge-level reading course preferred.
• Demonstrated prior teaching/training experience.
• Daytime hour availability.

Recommendation for hiring will be made by Academic Development division chair, Karolyn DeMarco. Prior to a final offer of employment, candidates will be required to submit to a PA Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting, and provide official transcripts to the Human Resources Department.