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

Adjunct - Academic Development: Reading, Writing, Math

Semester Based Main Campus, Scranton, PA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1238

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025!

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp. , Hawley , Hazleton , Sunbury , Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

Adjunct Instructor – Academic Development: Reading, Writing, and Math Courses

Essential Duties

• 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, but not limited to, 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Recommendation for hiring will be made by Academic Development division chair, Karolyn DeMarco. Prior to a final offer of employment, candidates will be required to submit to a PA Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting, and provide official transcripts to the Human Resources Department.