Adjunct Faculty: American Sign Language Instructor

Recent Jobs; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental & vision coverage

Flexible benefits plan

Holidays and leave

Vacation and sick leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SLCC in Louisiana seeks an adjunct instructor to provide classroom and laboratory instruction in the Liberal Arts & Humanities area, delivering courses per approved syllabi and materials.

The role includes evaluating student progress, preparing course materials, advising students on academics and career paths, and participating in in-service activities while maintaining office hours and contributing to curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the subject to be taught or a Master’s with 18 graduate hours in the subject.
• Valid driver's license and background screening clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
• Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to criteria.
• Prepare materials for academic administration when requested, including syllabi and catalog material.
• Participate in scheduled in-service activities.
• Provide academic and career advice to students and promote leadership experiences.
• Continue as competent instructor by seeking new knowledge and updating professional competencies.
• Ability to teach a student body diverse in age and background.
• Perform duties consistent with the role of an instructor plus curriculum development and meetings.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Diversity of learners

Education

Master's degree in subject or related field

Job description

College:SLCC

Department:Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department:Liberal Arts & Humanities

Type of Appointment:Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary:$2,400 per class

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
• Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.
• Participate in scheduled in-service activities.
• Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Continue as competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies.
• Ability to teach a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills
• Standard duties expected of all faculties include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.

Required Education:Minimum of a Master’s degree in the subject to be taught or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the subject to be taught.

Required Licenses or Certifications:Valid driver's license and background screening clearance.

Benefits:As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System,SLCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SLCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SLCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.