Job Summary
TITLE: Adjunct English
LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT: One-Term
PAY RATE: The pay scale varies depending on the level of education/degree.
CLASSIFICATION: Instructional
SUPERVISORS: Dean, Associate Dean, Program Manager
Dynamic and Engaging Opportunity Awaits You!Are you ready to inspire, lead, and make a difference? Step into the vibrant world of academia as an Adjunct Instructor at Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC)— where innovation drives learning and passion fuels purpose! At LSSC, our Adjunct Instructors don’t just teach—they energize the classroom through engaging lectures, thought-provoking discussions, and immersive, hands-on learning experiences that empower our broad range of students with varied goals and perspectives.
Join us in shaping the future of our students by fostering a supportive and welcoming learning environment grounded in LSSC’s core values of Communication, Collaboration, Care, and Celebrate!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and carry out instructional duties that maximize learning by students.
- Supervise students in accordance with program procedures, academic, and course-related concerns.
- Teach assigned courses in accordance with course descriptions.
- Assist with registration and/or recruitment when requested.
- Furnish each student with a course syllabus listing performance objectives, course expectations, grading procedures, withdrawal procedures, class attendance policies, and office phone and e-mail access.
- Attend all scheduled or called meetings by the President or Vice President of Academic Affairs, LSSC supervisor, unless excused by the administrator in charge.
- Teach all classes for the full period as scheduled.
- Evaluate student progress and achievement with clear methods presented on the course syllabus.
- Utilizes evaluation results for planning, instruction, counseling, and program modification.
- Keep accurate and up-to-date records.
- Submit grade reports and other required data on or before the deadline dates.
- Resolve discipline problems within the sphere of responsibility.
- Assist and counsel students as needed.
- Utilize the material and equipment necessary to accomplish designated tasks.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional developments.
- Regularly examines assigned course content and recommends changes to the LSSC supervisor as 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 by responding promptly to meetings, phone, mail, and email requests.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND GENERAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- 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
- Required
- Master’s degree in the teaching discipline listed in this job description, or a master’s degree in another field with at least 18 graduate-level semester hours in the listed teaching discipline.