Adjunct Instructor - College Success Skills

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

SOWELA’s Academic Affairs department, within the School of Arts & Sciences, is hiring an adjunct instructor for College Success Skills. The instructor uses the approved curriculum, develops clearly stated course objectives and learning outcomes, and ensures course objectives and content remain current. The role maintains accurate classroom records, supports department assessment initiatives, and uses and updates the required course management system. The instructor evaluates student work promptly and meets deadlines for Show/No Show reports, midterm grades, and final grades. Travel to other campuses may be required, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in any subject.
• Meet credentialing guidelines for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
• One year of experience working in higher education.
• A bachelor's degree is listed under Required Licenses or Certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Successful post-secondary teaching experience.
• Successful distance-learning experience.
• Successful experience teaching hybrid and/or compressed video courses.
• Teaching experience with lecture and/or labs in Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Biology for Non-Majors, and/or Biology for Majors.
• Superior communication skills and the ability to relate to students, faculty, and college staff, and handle a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Teamwork, strong leadership skills, high energy, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to assist students with college-readiness skills.
• Ability to incorporate technology in the classroom.
• Knowledge of student engagement techniques, learning styles, retention strategies, and a learning-centered philosophy.
• Proficiency in internet-based resources, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Canvas or familiarity with another LMS platform.

Responsibilities

• Use the approved curriculum and develop clearly stated course objectives and learning outcomes.
• Ensure course objectives and content are current.
• Maintain accurate classroom records.
• Support department assessment initiatives.
• Use and update the required course management system.
• Evaluate student work in a timely manner and meet deadlines, including submitting Show/No Show reports, midterm grades, and final grades.
• Travel to other campuses when required.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits.
• Multiple medical insurance options.
• Supplemental insurance options, including dental, term life, disability, accident, and vision insurance.
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan for tax savings on some child care and medical expenses.
• 14 holidays per year, typically including a longer break at Christmas.
• Annual (vacation) leave and sick leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time