Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Job Summary

TITLE: Adjunct Biological Science

LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT: One Term

PAY RATE: Pay scale varies dependent upon level of education/degree.

CLASSIFICATION: Instructional

SUPERVISORS: Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chairs, 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

• Plans and carries out instructional duties, which maximize learning by students.

• Supervises students in accordance with program procedures, academic, and course related concerns.

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with department expectations.

• Assists with registration and/or recruitment when requested.

• Publishes complete syllabus to students by the first day classes begin.

• Attends all scheduled or called meetings by the President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Deans, or LSSC supervisor, unless excused by the administrator in charge.

• Teaches all classes for the full period as scheduled.

• Evaluates student progress and achievement with clear methods presented on course syllabus.

• Keep accurate and up-to-date records.

• Submit grade reports and other required data on or before deadline dates.

• Resolve discipline problems within sphere of responsibility.

• Assist and counsel students as needed.

• Utilize material and technology necessary to accomplish designated tasks.

• Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional methods.

• Regularly examine content of assigned courses and recommend changes to LSSC supervisor if needed.

• Complies 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 morning and weekends.

• Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, 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.

Lake-Sumter State College provides limited benefits for part-time employees, not including student employees, who work at least 20 hours per week.

Agency Lake-Sumter State College

Address 9501 U.S. Hwy 441

Leesburg, Florida, 34788

Phone 352-365-3507

Website https://www.lssc.edu/dept/hr/work-with-us/