Upward Bound Instructor

Lawson State Community College; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 103,320 - 110,208; Part time

Job summary

Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama, is hiring a part-time Instructor responsible for developing and implementing curriculum in their academic area. This role includes maintaining student records, assisting coordinators in activities, and supporting students.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with at least two years of teaching experience and an understanding of Computer Information Systems. This is a grant-funded position with limited duration.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/Associate degree or relevant experience required.
• At least two years of teaching experience is necessary.
• Experience working with students from disadvantaged backgrounds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the curriculum.
• Maintain records of student progress and performance.
• Assist with cultural and recreational activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of Computer Information Systems

Ability to assist disadvantaged students

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing curriculum of the given academic area. Assist participants in subjects where special needs and deficiencies occur. This position is part-time. Salary Schedule: Local Salary Schedule/L Daily Rate of $79.56 for a maximum of 19 hours/week. This is a grant‑funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon funding from the grant. Non‑probationary status is not attainable by employment in this position, the funding and duration of which are finite.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum of the given academic area.
• Maintain records of student progress and performance.
• Act as chaperone on field trips and on‑campus activities.
• Serve as resources person in area of specialization as well as resources for students with problems.
• Assist the coordinator in preparing, planning and coordinating cultural and recreational activities of the program.
• Perform related duties requested by the Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/Associate degree or relevant experience.
• Through‑operation knowledge of Computer Information Systems.
• At least two years teaching experience.
• Experience in working with students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirm an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.