Position Summary

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. The part-time instructor of adult education works 12 to 19 hours per week in the program. The instructor will provide direct instruction to students and will carry out other instructional duties and instructional support operations according to the provisions of the Alabama State Plan for Adult Education and Family Literacy. The instructor will work with learners who are at least 17 years of age and lack basic English proficiency to function effectively in society; who are unable to speak, read, or write the English language.
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 Schedule: Local Salary Schedule $20/hour with a maximum of 19 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Convey the expectation of success to students and provide learning opportunities that enable them to achieve personal goals and academic advancements in a timely manner.

Ensure that class attendance, student advancements, and student achievements reach goals established by the program.

Properly administer approved instructional assessments and reassessments that are valid and reliable. Use these instruments to diagnose, evaluate, and to develop a plan of instruction for each learner.

Address individual student learning styles with appropriate materials and teaching styles.

Review and learn the content of new instructional materials; incorporate their use into the present instructional program.

Solve conflicts and problems in the classroom.

Support procedures for recruitment and retention of students including one-on-one attention and academic assistance; phone calls, meetings and emails.

Provide a learning environment that is respectful and supportive of students.

Maintain the physical appearance of classroom(s) and any related spaces (computer room, testing room, office, etc.) to be neat, clean, bright, easy to work in, and conducive to learning.

Assess classroom needs and submit requests for materials, supplies and equipment to the Director of Adult Education.

Assist with learner intake and orientation

Attend a minimum of 12 clock hours of continuing training per program year.

Maintain accurate learner sign-in sheets

Maintain up-to-date records on each student.

Maintain a file of reports, procedures, notices, monitoring reports, evaluations, etc. from the director of adult education.

Submit all required reports by program deadline to the Office of Adult Education.

Assist in organizing and carrying out necessary details for meetings and workshops.

Assist in organizing and carrying out all aspects of the annual graduation.

Attend meetings, professional development, and other events determined to be necessary and related to the role of the adult education instructor for the adult education program and the college.

Participate in recruitment activities.

Provide instructional leadership and support by conducting workshops, coaching, mentoring, training and otherwise sharing new strategies and ideas with others.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree required

At least 1 year of teaching experience required

Good oral and written communication skills required

Must possess basic computer skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Advanced English-language writing skills sufficient to compose letters, speeches, create newsletters and brochures and other classroom-related print material that is accurate, grammatically correct, appropriate in tone, and sensitive to issue and reader/listener.

Advanced English-language reading skills sufficient to read and comprehend classroom-related state and national documents (e.g., the National Reporting System).

Advanced English-language oral communication skills necessary to appropriately welcome visitors to the classroom and college, conduct necessary conversation and business; make presentations, conduct workshops, and represent the program and the college at local, state, or national meetings and events.

Ability to stand continuously perform essential job functions for two hours, and the ability to stand, walk and move continuously for two hours to perform essential job functions.

Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately with minimal direct supervision.

Manual dexterity, basic computer keyboarding skills, and knowledge of the computer sufficient to input reports and save appropriately to folders and files; to access the Internet; access instructional software programs and learn to operate their academic and management systems.

Knowledge of the College's mission, purpose, and goals, and the role of the adult education office in achieving them.

Above-average knowledge of subject matter taught to students as determined by the TABE Class E and TABE assessments given to all students.

Ability to work effectively and sensitively with diverse students.

Ability to work in a team environment with other teachers and administrators.

Excellent organizational and paperwork skills.

Knowledge of the special needs of at-risk/underachieving adults and the ability to appropriately address those needs.

Knowledge of current trends, research-based materials, and best-practices methodologies in adult education/ESL instruction.

OTHER ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS:

In performing job functions, some amount of stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, walking, carrying, and other movements may be required; lifting may require up to fifty pounds. Tasks such as typing and working at a computer keyboard involve extensive wrist and hand movements. All individuals are required to be able to perform these movements without a significant risk of injury to themselves or others.

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). 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 for this position. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (205)929-3408.

A complete application packet consists of:Online applicationTranscript(s)A current resumeIf employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL REMAIN ON FILE AND A PART OF THE APPLICANT POOL FOR 36 MONTHSApplicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants 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 titles and be on official letterhead with an authorized 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 by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirm an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.