Upward Bound Instructor

Position Summary

The Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing curriculum of the given academic area. Assist participants in subjects where special needs and deficiencies occur.

This position is part-time.Salary Schedule: Local Salary Schedule/L Daily Rate of $79.56 for a maximum of 19 hours/week.

This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon funding from the grant. Non-probationary status is not attainable by employment in this position, the funding and duration of which are finite.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement curriculum of the given academic area.

Maintain records of student progress and performance.

Act as chaperone on field trips and on-campus activities

Serve as resources person in area of specialization as well as resources for students with problems.

Assist the coordinator in preparing, planning and coordinating cultural and recreational activities of the program

Perform related duties requested by the Coordinator.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING:

Bachelors’ degree/ Associates degree or relevant experience.

Through operation knowledge of Computer Information Systems

At least two years teaching experience

Experience in working with students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:
OTHER QUALIFICATION AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Perform other job related duties as may be assigned by the Coordinator.

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 application

Cover Letter

Transcript(s)

A current resume

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.
Applicants 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.