Adjunct: Academic Development (Reading, Writing & Math)

Lackawanna College; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Academic Development: Reading, Writing, and Math courses. Deliver instruction, develop syllabi, and support student success within an outcomes-based model.

Requirements include an associate degree with English and math credits; a BA/MA in English, Math, or Education is preferred. Daytime availability and prior teaching experience are desired for semester-based work on the main campus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree including a minimum of 18 credits in English courses for bridge level courses.
• Associate’s degree including a minimum of 18 credits in Math courses.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Math, or Education preferred.
• English degree with reading certification for our bridge level reading course preferred.
• Demonstrated prior teaching/training experience.
• Daytime hour availability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective instruction in Academic Development courses using up-to-date, innovative, and student-centered teaching methods within a strong outcomes-based instructional model.
• Teach courses such as Basic Writing, Reading for College, Basic Math, Critical Reading, and Fundamentals of Writing.
• Develop strategies to help developmental education students successfully transition from developmental courses to bridge-level and college-level coursework through curricular alignment.
• Prepare all course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, instructional activities, and assessments.
• Provide academic support, guidance, and mentoring to students regarding academic concerns and success strategies.
• Complete all required documentation within designated timeframes, including attendance, grades, and student learning outcomes.
• Utilize the college's student portal and learning management system to maintain attendance, assignments, grades, and other required course information.
• Complete all required adjunct faculty orientation and onboarding activities upon hire.
• Communicate regularly with the division Chairperson regarding any questions, concerns, or student-related issues.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math

Teaching experience

Education

Associate degree with 18 English credits

Associate degree with 18 Math credits

BA/MA in English/Math/Education (preferred)

English degree with reading certification (preferred)

Job description

Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Academic Development: Reading, Writing, and Math courses. Deliver instruction, develop syllabi, and support student success within an outcomes-based model.

Requirements include an associate degree with English and math credits; a BA/MA in English, Math, or Education is preferred. Daytime availability and prior teaching experience are desired for semester-based work on the main campus.