Instructor for College Success
Summary
Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Instructor for College Success. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.
Responsibilities
As the primary instructor for FROR 120 College Success, the part-time position will include teaching and developing the curriculum for freshman seminar course in addition to coordinating with the Center for Student Success to achieve the goals and objectives of the strategic plan.
Specific duties are:
- Teach College Success courses fall and spring semesters
- Plan and coordinate the redesign of the College Success course along with the Center for Student Success
- Assist with the development of objectives, outcomes and content scope for the implementation of the curriculum
- Hold office hours
- Participate in University activities or events
- Other duties as needed or required
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Two or more years of teaching experience
- Evidence of impacting student’s learning
- Ability to effectively communicate, written and oral
- Proficient in using computer applications
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-secondary teaching experience
- Experience teaching college transition courses for freshmen
- Ability to interact cooperatively, collaboratively, effectively, and professionally with others and the general public
Salary: $15,000
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to:
Wayne H. Bryant, Director of Human Resources
ATTN: “Instructor for College Success” Vacancy
Southern University at Shreveport
3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
HResource@susla.edu (NOTE: Please type “Instructor for College Success” in the Subject line)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins Friday, June 28, 2019 and continues until the position is filled.
Southern University at Shreveport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Tuesday W. Mahoney, Johnny L. Vance, Jr. Student Activity Center, Room 208, (318) 670-9201. Section 504 Coordinator: Ms. Jerushka Ellis, Health & Physical Education Complex, Room 314, (318) 670-9367
Equal Opportunity Employer