Adjunct Instructor - College Success Skills

Job Details • Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor teaches College Success Skills using the approved curriculum, develops clear course objectives and learning outcomes, and ensures course objectives and content remain current. The instructor maintains accurate classroom records, supports department assessment initiatives, and uses and updates the required course management system. They meet deadlines and evaluate student work promptly, including submitting 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.
• Bachelor's degree.

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 lectures 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.
• Ability to work in 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 with internet-based resources, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Canvas or another learning management system.

Responsibilities

• Use the approved curriculum.
• Develop clearly stated course objectives and learning outcomes.
• Ensure course objectives and content are current.
• Keep accurate classroom records.
• Support department assessment initiatives.
• Use and update the required course management system.
• Meet deadlines and evaluate student work in a timely manner.
• Submit Show/No Show reports, midterm grades, and final grades.
• Travel to other campuses if 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 eligible 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
• Career Level: Entry Level