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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide instruction and monitor teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair, Dean of Arts and Sciences, or Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs and in which the instructor has appropriate qualifications. Use up-to-date content and pedagogical skills to ensure active participation and learning by students.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to teach online, completing all required trainings and satisfying all Quality Matters standards.
- Prepare and, on the first day of class, review departmental syllabus which inform students about course requirements, grading requirements, testing assignments, absence policy, and other pertinent information for each course assigned.
- Prepare, administer, and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner to inform students about their progress and to provide opportunities which will allow students to succeed. Use multiple measures of assessment. Include opportunities for research and outside assignments when appropriate.
- Provide a safe environment for students and be responsible for the security of assigned equipment, materials, and classrooms.
- Encourage the use of support services by students. Collaborate with support services staff to ensure that appropriate information is being shared and discussed.
- Meet all assigned classes on time in the assigned rooms. For face-to-face classes be available to students 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after class, except between classes when teaching back-to-back classes. For online classes have an online half hour (30 minutes) per course.
- Follow procedures related to the Office of the Registrar, including grade reports and deadlines, attendance record reports, withdrawal deadlines, mid-semester progress reports, and the like.
- Remind students to complete student evaluation.
- Follow the academic calendar and other policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees.
- Use current technology to enhance effectiveness, including but not limited to computers, overhead projectors, PowerPoint, DVD/VCR equipment, and the like.
- May participate and assist in Institutional Effectiveness processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chairperson, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs or President.
Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses/Skills
NOTICE: Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
Required:
- A Masters Degree in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, ASL Linguistics or Special Education, or a Masters degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in ASL. Graduate coursework hours must be aligned with course learning outcomes that instructor will be teaching.
- Certification in Teaching American Sign Language (CTASL) from an accredited institution of higher education is required.
Preferred:
- Three years ASL Teaching experience in high school, college or university. Certification in ASL/English Interpreting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Provide service to a diverse population.
- Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Contribute to instructional vitality and growth.
- Knowledge of student outcomes assessment and institutional effectiveness.
- Be cooperative and a team player.
- Have a student-centered philosophy.
Additional Information
Supervision Received
Department Chairperson, Dean of Arts and Sciences, and Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs, and President.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work-inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.