"Adjunct Faculty Instructors"

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

: Application Pool Notice

Laredo College continuously accepts applications for part-time (adjunct) instructors to create a pool of candidates for each session/semester. Applications will be reviewed and positions will be filled based on department needs. Applications received for this pool will remain active for one year.

Position Requirements

Upon employment, candidate must reside in the state of Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty instructors are essential in carrying out the college's mission, vision, core values, and institutional goals. Under the direction of the respective Department Chairperson/Program Director/Director, adjunct faculty instructors ensure the quality and integrity of the academic programs and deliver the curriculum and instruction. The essential duties include providing a high-quality learning environment, delivering effective instruction, assessing student learning, promoting continual improvement in teaching and learning, and encouraging student engagement. Adjunct faculty instructors must participate in departmental and college professional development as the Department Chair/Program Director/Director instructs. Adjunct faculty instructors must adhere to all LC policies, procedures, and guidelines, including DH (LOCAL) Employee Standards of Conduct.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Course Organization and Management
• Develop, evaluate, and revise course objectives to ensure instructional quality and curriculum alignment with THECBs ACGM and/or WECM, SACSCOC Principles and Standards, and other applicable accrediting agency standards and outcomes.
• Utilize the Laredo College Learning Management System (LMS), known as CANVAS, to organize and publish all current instructional materials prior to the first day of classes.
• Maintain an accurate and updated syllabus through Concourse each term/semester.
• Maintain students attendance records, submit grades and grade distribution sheets on time, and provide timely constructive feedback to students.
• Follow procedures and the academic calendar related to the Office of the Registrar, including grade reports and deadlines, attendance records reports, withdrawal deadlines, class changes, and time and room scheduling.
• Counsel students and notify students or counselors of frequent absences, failures, or necessary make-up work (when applicable).

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