Adjunct - Academic Development
- Company
- Lackawanna College
- Location
- Scranton, PA
- Work type
- Part Time
- Posted
- 2026-08-17
Job description
Adjunct Instructor – Academic Development: Reading, Writing, and Math Courses
Essential Duties
Deliver effective instruction in Academic Development courses using up-to-date, innovative, and student-centered teaching methods within a strong outcomes-based instructional model.
Teach courses such as Basic Writing, Reading for College, Basic Math, Critical Reading, and Fundamentals of Writing.
Develop strategies to help developmental education students successfully transition from developmental courses to bridge-level and college-level coursework through curricular alignment.
Prepare all course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, instructional activities, and assessments.
Provide academic support, guidance, and mentoring to students regarding academic concerns and success strategies.
Complete all required documentation within designated timeframes, including, but not limited to, attendance, grades, and student learning outcomes.
Utilize the college's student portal and learning management system to maintain attendance, assignments, grades, and other required course information.
Complete all required adjunct faculty orientation and onboarding activities upon hire.
Communicate regularly with the division Chairperson regarding any questions, concerns, or student-related issues.
Minimum Requirements
Associate’s degree including a minimum of 18 credits in English courses for bridge level courses.
Associate’s degree including a minimum of 18 credits in Math courses.
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in English, Math, or Education preferred.
English degree with reading certification for our bridge level reading course preferred.
Demonstrated prior teaching/training experience.
Daytime hour availability.