Adjunct Physics Instructor BHAM

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part-time/adjunct faculty across all subjects. This is an applicant pool; individuals will be hired as needed. Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.

About the Role

Under general supervision, prepare and deliver instruction for credited academic and technical courses at the freshmen and sophomore levels. Perform duties associated with institutional effectiveness.

Terms of employment: "As Needed" basis, local salary schedule based on documented academic credentials and/or educational experiences, not to exceed nine credit hours per semester. All exceptions must be approved by the Vice President for Instruction.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all requirements outlined and published regarding the learning management system (Blackboard), including posting course syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments with due dates, and test dates.
• Teach from current job-relevant course syllabi and training plans.
• Supplement lectures and demonstrations with multimedia materials.
• Demonstrate to students the safe use of equipment used in the training plan.
• Include safety, health, and fire prevention as an integral part of instruction.
• Maintain a learning-conducive environment and supervise students to ensure discipline in class, lab, and shop.
• Develop laboratory projects to relate theory to practical application through laboratory assignments.
• Distribute a current syllabus at the beginning of each term containing course objectives, outline, evaluation methods, schedule of activities, lab/shop rules, and course requirements (e.g., books, supplies, equipment).
• Administer written and performance examinations systematically, including final exams.
• Implement a system for recording student progress (e.g., progress charts, Blackboard/equivalent LMS).
• Teach and demand good work habits from students.
• Submit a plan to the department chairperson and supervising administrators for absences.
• 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 instruction (when applicable).
• Facilitate instructional methodologies for programs requiring "industry chemicals/products."

Recordkeeping

• Maintain permanent roll and accurate attendance records.
• Submit attendance reports 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 required documents for graduation.

Enforcement of College Policies

• Participate in departmental orientation.
• Communicate announcements to students 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.

Qualifications

Academic Division: Language, Health & Physical Education/Science, Math, Social Science, Business:

• Minimum of a Master's degree including 18 graduate semester hours (27 graduate quarter hours) in the teaching discipline.

Pay

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