Human Resources Adjunct Instructor

Salary: $28.00 Hourly
Location : Laredo, TX 78040
Job Type: Part-Time (19 hours or less per week)
Job Number: 00443
Division: Community Education
Department: Continuing Education
Opening Date: 07/17/2023
Pay Grade: Level 7
Duties and Responsibilities
Application Pool Notice
Laredo College continuously accepts applications for part-time (adjunct) instructors to create a pool of candidates for each session/semester. Applications will be reviewed and positions will be filled based on department needs. Applications received for this pool will remain active for one year.
Position Requirements
Upon employment, candidate must reside in the state of Texas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Human ResourcesAdjunct Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction and monitor teaching/learning effectiveness in the area of Human Resources. The instructor will provide students with the understanding and skill set necessary to function productively and effectively perform the daily Human Resources professional responsibilities. Develop curriculum and instructional strategies aimed towards student success. Provide a safe learning environment for students and encourage the use of available support services.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop course/program curriculum to address the particular area of instruction via face-to-face, virtual and hybrid courses in alignment with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) requirements
   
2. Prepare tailored course documentation such as lesson plans, courses syllabi, assignments, quizzes/exams
   
3. Follow daily lesson plans to ensure quality, consistency, and uniformity of instruction and student conduct
   
4. Keep accurate attendance records and submit required continuing education class documents in a timely manner
   
5. Provide students with information about the goals and requirements of each course, the nature of the course content and the methods of evaluation to be employed including required classroom behavior
   
6. Measure each student's progress through the use of written exams or performance assessments essential to mastery of unit objectives. Inform students of course progression and provide supplemental materials and/or instruction when necessary
   
7. Be responsible for the efficient and safe operation, care, and appearance of assigned equipment, classroom/lab, and all other teaching materials
   
8. Must be able to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality by following FERPA standards.
   
9. Work a flexible schedule as determined by instructional activities and course enrollment
   
10. Participate in training activities as needed by the department
    
11. Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Continuing Education, Dean of Community Education, VP of Instruction and/or President.

Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses/Skills
NOTICE: Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, or related field appropriate for the course content taught.
  
• Three years of professional work experience in the Human Resources field.

Preferred:

• One-year teaching/training experience
• aPHR, PHR, or SPHR Certified

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to teach and solidify the necessary skills for students to launch their career in the Human Resources field.
  
• Must be computer literate- word processing, spreadsheets, and the use of the Internet.
  
• Must be able to operate online platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, etc.
  
• Ability to navigate through a Learning Management System such as CANVAS
  
• Must be ethical when evaluating student outcomes
  
• Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with the program staff and participants
  
• Must be knowledgeable, mature, and concerned with the academic progress of participants
  
• Bilingual preferred
  
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm
  
• Must be a self-starter and positive role model
  
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form
  
• Ability to instruct and maintain emotional control under stress

Additional Information
Supervision Exercised
N/A
Supervision Received
Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Coordinator
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
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.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
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 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 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
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Laredo College requires a background check for all positions which means a Criminal Background Check andreferences are required. Are you willing to have such checks conducted in order to be considered for employment?

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Do you have the required education as stated in the job description?

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Do you have the required experience as per the job description?

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• No

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Do you meet the qualifications as stated in the job description?

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• No

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