Adjunct Instructor – Mathematics

Sowela Technical Community College; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Retirement benefits

Vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A community college in Louisiana is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Mathematics to develop course objectives, utilize approved curriculum, and maintain classroom records. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral or master's degree in mathematics. Responsibilities include evaluating student work, supporting assessment initiatives, and developing learning outcomes. The position offers a variety of benefits including retirement and medical insurance options. This role is part-time and requires a strong ability to engage effectively with students and faculty.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or master’s degree in mathematics required.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• None specified in terms of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved curriculum and develops course objectives.
• Keeps accurate classroom records and supports department assessment initiatives.
• Meets deadlines for evaluating student work.
• Uses and updates the required course management system.
• Meets deadlines and evaluates student work in a timely manner, including submitting Show/No Show reports, midterm grades, and final grades.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Superior communication skills

Ability to relate to students

Leadership skills

High-energy level

Positive attitude

Education

Doctoral or master’s degree in mathematics

Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics

Job description

Adjunct Instructor – Mathematics Job no: 495355 Closes: Work Type: Faculty - Part Time Locations: Lake Charles, LA Categories: Arts and Humanties

College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Arts & Sciences

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes the approved curriculum. Develops clearly stated course objectives and learning outcomes. Ensures the objectives and content of the courses taught are current.
• Keeps accurate classroom records.
• Supports department assessment initiatives.
• Uses and updates the required course management system.
• Meets deadlines and evaluates student work in a timely manner, including submitting Show/No Show reports, midterm grades, and final grades.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Required Education

• Doctoral or master’s degree in mathematics; or master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics is required.
• Applicants must meet credentialing guidelines for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Required Experience

None specified.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• All positions require superior communication skills, the ability to relate to students, other faculty, and college staff, and the ability to handle a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• The successful applicant will be a team player, have strong leadership skills, and possess a high‑energy level and a positive attitude.
• The ability to assist students with college‑readiness skills is desired.

Required Licenses or Certifications

None specified.

Preferred Education

None specified.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in post‑secondary teaching is preferred.
• Experience in distance‑learning experience is preferred.
• Experience in teaching hybrid and/or compressed video courses is desirable.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA 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. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.