English - Adjunct Instructor

Job Title English - Adjunct Instructor Classification Title Department English Rank Adjunct Instructor Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track Summary

In supporting the mission of Lassen Community College, a part-time instructor applicant pool has been established to provide highly qualified instructors who are experts in their subject areas, who are skilled in teaching and serving the needs of a varied student population, who can foster overall college effectiveness, and who are sensitive to and themselves represent the racial and cultural diversity of the District community.

Supplemental Minimum Salary Maximum Salary Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications can be found in the Lassen Community College Minimum Qualification Handbook.

The standard minimum qualifications for disciplines on this list are;

Master's in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism OR the equivalent Master's degree.

Licenses and Certificates Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meeting with classes as scheduled by the Instructional Services Office.
• Teaching classes in accordance with the intent of the college catalog and with the objectives and content of the course outline of record.
• Providing a current syllabus which is consistent with the course outline of record to all students for each class. A course syllabus for each course taught shall be filed by the unit member with the Office of Instruction within one week of the first meeting of the class.
• Reviewing, in cooperation with other faculty in the same subject area, textbooks, workbooks, and other materials.
• Maintaining accurate and current records of student attendance and student achievement in accordance with District procedures.
• Reporting absences to the appropriate Dean.
• Submitting grade rosters to the Office of Admissions and Records within five (5) District business days after the last day of finals. All attendance rosters and other administrative forms must be properly completed as scheduled.
• Being accessible to students for purposes of problem solving and student retention and success.

Knowledge and Skills Abilities

Ability to:

• Analyze problems, determine effective solutions, take independent action for successful results
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written and oral reports
• Effectively communicate in both oral and written forms
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships
• Maintain currency in technological developments in areas of responsibility
• Work with designated computer programs and systems

Physical Abilities Working Conditions Diversity Statement

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff, students and the public.
• Knowledge of the history and culture of underrepresented groups and groups that have experienced discrimination.