English Adjunct Instructor (On Campus/Hybrid)

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The duties and responsibilities for this position include:

Application Pool Notice Laredo College continuously accepts applications for part-time (adjunct) instructors to create a pool of candidates for each session/semester. Applications will be reviewed and positions will be filled based on department needs. Applications received for this pool will remain active for one year.

Position Requirements

Upon employment, candidate must reside in the state of Texas.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide instruction and monitor teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair, Dean of Arts and Sciences, or Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs and in which the instructor has appropriate qualifications.
• Use up-to-date content and pedagogical skills to ensure active participation and learning by students.

Characteristic duties and responsibilities include:

• Course Organization and Management
• Effective Delivery of Curriculum and Instruction
• Assess Student Learning and Pedagogical Methods that Drive Continuous Improvement
• Faculty Non-teaching Responsibilities
• Professional Development
• Faculty Departmental Responsibilities
• College-wide Participation
• Perform other duties assigned by the Department Chairperson, Program Director, or Director, respective Dean, Associate Provost (when applicable), Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs, and President.

Additional characteristic duties and responsibilities specific to the position include:

1. Teach courses in the designated discipline in the following modalities: face-to-face (completely on campus) or hybrid (on campus and online).
2. Instructors may be required to teach at Fort McIntosh, South, and high school campuses. Depending on departmental and student needs, instruction may be scheduled during daytime, evening, or weekend hours.
3. Direct library research or other outside assignments.
4. Encourage students to utilize campus resources such as the Library, Tutoring Center, Counseling Center, and other support services.
5. Communicate required course materials to Library and Writing Center staff to support student access and success when needed.
6. Provide a safe learning environment for students and be responsible for securing assigned equipment, materials, and classrooms.
7. Substitute for colleagues as needed.
8. Follow established procedures for requesting instructional supplies and submitting absence reports promptly.

Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses/Skills include:

• Master's degree in English or Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in English. Graduate coursework hours must be aligned with the course learning outcomes that the instructor will be teaching.
• Teaching experience in Higher Education is preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Clear and effective communication is essential for conveying complex ideas to students. Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the needs of varied learners and changing circumstances, such as different class sizes or student backgrounds. Encourage and foster critical thinking skills in students by challenging them to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information. Build rapport with students, foster a positive learning environment, and provide support and guidance when needed.
• Manage course materials, assignments, and assessments efficiently to ensure the smooth running of the course and fair evaluation of students. Be able to address challenges and solve problems that arise in the classroom or with individual students effectively. Be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for teaching, communication, and assessment, especially given the increasing integration of technology in the classroom.
• Understand and adhere to ethical standards in teaching and interactions with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators. Must balance teaching responsibilities with other academic duties and professional development training as requested, which requires strong time management skills.

Additional information includes:

• Supervision Exercised: Students in the classroom, lab, and/or clinical sites.
• Supervision Received: Department Chairperson, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs, and President.
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work Environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment. Work-inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Safety Required to work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
• Special Conditions: Immediate supervisor may assign other duties. May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed. May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.

EEO Statement: In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices. Foreign Degrees Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service.

Disclaimer: The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Non-Benefit Eligible position.