Adjunct Instructor - History

History • Lake Charles, LA

16h

About The Position

SOWELA is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for History within the School of Arts & Sciences. This is an unclassified, adjunct appointment. The instructor will utilize the approved curriculum, develop clear course objectives and learning outcomes, and ensure content is current. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate classroom records, supporting department assessment initiatives, using and updating the course management system, and meeting deadlines for student evaluations and grade submissions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in history; or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in history is required.
• Applicants must meet credentialing guidelines for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
• Superior communication skills.
• Ability to relate to students, other faculty, and college staff.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Team player.
• Strong leadership skills.
• High-energy level and a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to assist students with college-readiness skills is desired.
• Experience in post-secondary teaching is preferred.
• Experience in distance-learning experience is preferred.
• Experience in teaching hybrid and/or compressed video courses is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the approved curriculum.
• Develops clearly stated course objectives and learning outcomes.
• Ensures the objectives and content of the courses taught are current.
• Keeps accurate classroom records.
• Supports department assessment initiatives.
• Uses and updates the required course management system.
• Meets deadlines and evaluates student work in a timely manner, including submitting Show/No Show reports, midterm grades, and final grades.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level