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Position Information

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security sensitive and subject to the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Posting Information

Position TitleAdjunct Instructor, Substance Abuse Counseling (Prison Location)Is this an Adjunct PositionYesPosition Number800994Posting Number201500030FACStart Date08/28/2017Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions To Applicants

Part-time appointment to teach at the Richard LeBlanc unit in Beaumont. The successful applicant must be capable of meeting clearance requirements of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on the final candidate prior to the offer of employment. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. An incomplete application will not be considered. Your application is not complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the application process.
Review of qualified applicants to begin immediately.
The following documents are requested: resume, copies of official transcripts and licenses (if applicable), and name, phone number, and e-mail addresses of three (3) references. Applicants selected for interviews may be asked to provide letters of reference. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
In compliance with House Bill 558 passed during the 76th Legislative session, Lamar State College – Port Arthur requires that all male U.S. citizens from 18 to 26 years of age provide proof of registration with the Selective System or exemption from such registration, prior to employment.
If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (409) 984-6237.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.
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Job Summary

Instructor reports to the Director of the Inmate Education Program. The instructor will be responsible for providing instruction for the Inmate Education Program. Duties and responsibilities include providing classroom instruction in DAAC classes using face-to-face delivery, using leadership in the implementation of curriculum. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in DAAC or a closely related field. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, speak, listen, and see. The employee is occasionally required to sit, lift, push, pull and carry objects.
Occasional travel required. Valid Texas Drivers License is required.
Working Conditions: Normal classroom setting. Some hazardous conditions may exist.

Preferred Qualifications

Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Prior teaching experience in a public two-year college. Ability to understand the teaching and evaluation methodologies used in the total instructional process. Ability to deal with students, faculty, and staff members in professional manner. Ability to plan, schedule, and manage projects and assignments.

Salary$2,122 per class per semesterWork HoursDepends on teaching load.Quick Link for Internal Postingshttp://lamarpa.peopleadmin.com/postings/827Reference Letter

References

Minimum Requests3Maximum Requests3Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference04/30/2019Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of teaching experience do you have?
   • 0
   • 1-2
   • 3-4
   • over 4 years
2. * Are you willing to teach in a state or federal prison location?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a valid Texas Drivers License?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a master's degree or higher and eighteen graduate hours from a regionally accredited institution in the subject that you will teach?

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Do you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have a degree in drug and alcohol abuse counseling?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation 1

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 2
2. Letter of Recommendation 3
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Selective Service
5. Transcripts 2
6. Transcripts 3