What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct, American Sign Language position at Lake-Sumter State College?
Job Summary
TITLE: Adjunct American Sign Language
LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT: One-Term
PAY RATE: The pay scale varies depending upon the level of education/degree.
CLASSIFICATION: Instructional
SUPERVISORS: Dean, Associate Dean, Program Manager
Dynamic and Engaging Opportunity Awaits You!
Are you ready to bring your expertise to life in the vibrant world of academia? Join our team as an Adjunct Instructor at Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) where innovation meets education in an environment pulsating with energy and excitement! LSSC Adjunct Instructors ignite the minds of our diverse student body through dynamic lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on experiences.
Join us in shaping the future of our students by fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment based on LSSC’s core values of Communication, Collaboration, Care, and Celebrate!
The passion for your expertise is the catalyst to a dynamic educational journey for our students and their future success.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and carry out instructional duties, which maximize learning by students.
- Supervise students in accordance with program procedures, and academic, and course-related concerns.
- Teach assigned courses in accordance with course descriptions and for the full period as scheduled.
- Assist with registration and/or recruitment when requested.
- Furnish each student with a course syllabus, which follows the prescribed format, including evaluation procedures, withdrawal procedures, class attendance, and other policies consistent with college procedures. and office phone and e-mail access. The syllabus must be submitted to the dean's office before or during the first week classes begin.
- Attend all scheduled or called meetings by the President or Vice President of Academic Affairs, Deans, and LSSC supervisor, unless excused by the administrator in charge.
- Evaluate student progress and achievement with clear methods presented on the course syllabus; utilize evaluation results for planning, instruction, counseling, and program modification in consultation with the supervisor
- Keep accurate and up-to-date records.
- Submit grade reports and other required data on or before deadline dates.
- Resolve discipline problems within the sphere of responsibility.
- Assist and counsel students as needed.
- Utilize material and equipment necessary to accomplish designated tasks.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional developments.
- Regularly examine assigned course content and recommend changes to the LSSC supervisor if needed.
- Comply with appropriate administrative rules/regulations and Board Policy.
- Participate in an annual evaluation process as specified by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
- Maintain continuity of communication with students, community, faculty, staff, and supervisors through timely replies to meeting, phone, mail, and email requests.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Adhere to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards and practices
- Ability to work various hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends
- Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, on or off-campus, as required.
Minimum Qualifications & Education
- Transfer Credit Courses: Master's Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline.
- Developmental Education Credit Courses: Bachelor’s degree in teaching discipline or related area.
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