<p>TITLE: Adjunct Physical Sciences</p> <p>LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT: One Term</p> <p>PAY RATE: Pay scale varies dependent upon level of education/degree.</p> <p>CLASSIFICATION: Instructional</p> <p>SUPERVISORS: Dean, Associate Dean, Program Manager</p> <p>Dynamic and Engaging Opportunity Awaits You!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>The passion for your expertise is the catalyst to a dynamic educational journey for our students and their future success.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include, but are not limited to the following:</p> <ul> <li>Plan and carry out instructional duties, which maximize learning by students. </li><li>Supervise students in accordance with program procedures, academic, and course related concerns. </li><li>Teach assigned courses in accordance with department expectations. </li><li>Assist with registration and/or recruitment when requested. </li><li>Publish complete syllabus to students by the first day classes begin. </li><li>Attend all scheduled or called meetings by the President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Deans, or LSSC supervisor, unless excused by the administrator in charge. </li><li>Teach all classes for the full period as scheduled. </li><li>Evaluate student progress and achievement with clear methods presented on course syllabus. </li><li>Keep accurate and up-to-date records. </li><li>Submit grade reports and other required data on or before deadline dates. </li><li>Resolve discipline problems within sphere of responsibility. </li><li>Assist and counsel students as needed. </li><li>Utilize material and technology necessary to accomplish designated tasks. </li><li>Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional methods. </li><li>Regularly examine content of assigned courses and recommend changes to LSSC supervisor if needed. </li><li>Comply with appropriate administrative rules/regulations and Board Policy. </li><li>Participate in an annual evaluation process as specified by the Vice President of Academic Affairs. </li><li>Maintain continuity of communication with students, community, faculty, staff, and supervisors through timely replies to meeting, phone, mail, and email requests. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li><li>Adhere to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards and practices </li><li>Ability to work various hours including nights, early morning and weekends </li><li>Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, or off campus, as required. </li><li>Transfer Credit Courses: Master's Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. </li><li>Developmental Education Credit Courses: Bachelor's degree in teaching discipline or related area.  </li></ul> <p>Educational Credentials (Foreign Degrees)</p> <p>Applicants with foreign transcripts earned outside the United States must submit an evaluation from a credentialing evaluation service recognized by a U.S.-based accrediting body (such as NACES or AICE) to verify that the education/degree meets the minimum requirements for the position. Official transcripts, along with certified English translations if applicable, must be provided within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.</p>