Adjunct Instructor - Drama

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The drama instructor will teach courses in his/her discipline area as assigned by the Department Chairperson, with the approval of the Dean of Arts & Sciences, and Associate Vice-President for Instruction and Student Services.

1. Teach assigned courses in your discipline by preparing lecture which result in demonstrated student achievement.
2. Develop, evaluate and revise course adjectives and syllabi to ensure instructional quality.
3. Make every effort to provide a safe learning environment for the students and be responsible for the security of equipment, materials, and classrooms.
4. Provide students with timely evaluation of their progress and with educational assistance within assigned courses including tutoring, referral to available student support services, and by acting as an educational resource for students.
5. Provide timely and accurate information and/or reports throughout the semester and at the end of each semester to the Registration Office and departmental office. (This includes final exam and course grades, grade records, attendance records grade distributions, copies of final exams, competency analysis, etc.)
6. Conduct analyses and reports on course based, general education and/or other assessments as needed for Institutional Effectiveness process.
7. Keep current with changes and advances in the fields of music, technology, and pedagogy and incorporate these into the appropriate teaching areas.
8. Follow the proper procedures for requisitioning textbooks, instructional supplies, expendable supplies, and travel requisitions and reports.
9. Substitute for colleagues when necessary.
10. Follow the approved academic calendar and exam schedules.
11. Participate in the procedures of evaluation of courses by students and by supervisors.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the College President, Vice President for Instruction and Student Services, Associate Vice President for Instruction, dean of Arts and Sciences, or Department Chairperson.

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree as defined by SACS criteria, appropriate for the level of course to be taught.

Two years teaching at high school or college is preferred

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledgeable in field teaching, committed to the academic progress of students.

Physical Demands

Walking, standing, lining, carrying. and bending. Required to lift items weighing 50 pounds, due to possible music studio requirements.

Department Chair, Dean of Arts & Sciences, Associate Vice President for Instruction, and/or the Vice-President for the Instruction and Student Services.

Walking, standing, lifting, carrying, and bending. Required to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.

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

Other duties may be assigned by immediate supervisor. Is required to work outside regular working hours including evenings and weekends. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 Community 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 Community 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

Documents Needed To Apply