Physics Lab Adjunct Instructor

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

This individual will be responsible for teaching science courses in his/her discipline in the Department of Natural Sciences with duties as listed below and in accordance with the Laredo College Manual of Policy and the Faculty Procedures Manual.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach assigned courses in your discipline by preparing lecture and/or laboratory materials and activities, which results in demonstrated student achievement.

2. Prepare and, on the first day of class, review departmental syllabus which informs students in writing about course requirements as to absences, tardiness, testing, assignments, and grading policies.

3. Provide students with an evaluation of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, and examinations.

4. Compile, administer, and grade instruments that evaluate students’ progress.

5. Participate in assessment activities at course, department & college levels to assist students in achieving designated course objectives or learning outcomes.

6. Provide educational assistance within assigned courses including tutoring, referral to available student support services and by acting as an educational resource for students.

7. Counsel students and notify students of frequent absences, failures, or necessary make-up work.

8. Meet all assigned classes on time in the assigned rooms and be available to students 15 minutes before class and 15 minutes after class, except between classes when teaching back-to-back classes, for face-to-face sections.  Be available to students for an hour online per online section.  Office hours must be listed on syllabus and canvas.

9. Follow procedures and deadlines related to the Registration office, including submitting final grades, midterm grades, drops prior to the census date, and other requirements in PASPort.

10. Submit a copy of canvas grade book, copy of PASPort grades, grade distribution sheets, certification rolls, incomplete grade forms, grade change forms, and other documentation to the departmental office.

11. Participate in the procedures of evaluation of courses by students and by supervisors.

12. Attend meetings called by the College Department Chairperson.

13. Provide a safe environment for students and be responsible for the security of assigned equipment, materials, activity areas, and classrooms.

14. If unexpected conditions occur which require immediate action, Laredo College will respond accordingly by abiding to national, state, and local governmental edicts to maintain the health and safety of students, faculty and staff while minimizing interruption to instruction.  Instructors must be adequately prepared to change from face-to-face or hybrid to an online format. Cooperate in evaluation procedures by students, Department Chairperson, Dean, Provost/Vice—President of Academic Affairs or President.

NOTICE:  Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s).  If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. If a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required

Preferred:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a field of science is preferred.
• Some experience teaching at the community and/or senior college level, is desirable

• The individual must be knowledgeable, mature, and concerned with the academic progress of students.

• The individual must be cooperative and professional in dealing with college administrators, colleagues, and students.

• The ability to operate specialized laboratory equipment, audio-visual aids, and computers, and the ability to develop laboratory and lecture strategies to enhance teaching effectiveness are essential.

Supervision Exercised:
None

Supervision Received:
Department Chair, Dean of Arts & Sciences, and/or the Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs.

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 environments 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.

EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.

Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-State_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm

Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of the job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.