Adjunct - Academic Development: Reading, Writing, Math

Lackawanna College; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA, invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Academic Development: Reading, Writing, and Math. The role encompasses delivering instruction, preparing materials, mentoring students, and maintaining records using the college LMS.

The candidate should hold an associate degree with English and Math credits, with a preference for a Bachelor's or Master's in English, Math, or Education and a reading certification. Daytime availability is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree with at least 18 English credits for bridge level courses.
• Minimum of an Associate's degree with at least 18 Math credits.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in English, Math, or Education preferred.
• English degree with reading certification for bridge level reading course preferred.
• Demonstrated prior teaching/training experience.
• Daytime hour availability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in Academic Development courses using student-centered, outcomes-based methods.
• Teach Basic Writing, Reading for College, Basic Math, Critical Reading, and Fundamentals of Writing.
• Develop strategies to help developmental students transition to bridge- and college-level coursework.
• Prepare syllabi, lesson plans, activities, and assessments.
• Provide academic support, guidance, and mentoring.
• Document attendance, grades, and learning outcomes on time.
• Utilize the college LMS to manage attendance and course information.
• Attend adjunct faculty orientation and onboarding.
• Communicate with the division Chairperson about questions or issues.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student-centered teaching

Education

Associate's degree with 18 English credits

Associate's degree with 18 Math credits

Bachelor's or Master's in English/Math/Education

English degree with reading certification

Job description

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 inCovington Twp.,Hawley,Hazleton,Sunbury,TowandaandTunkhannock

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, ourContinuing Education departmenthelps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of themost cost-efficientregional 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.