Position Summary

Under the supervision of the instructor; division director; discipline chair; associate dean; and/or Dean, Instructional Affairs, the Substitute assists with teaching students according to established policies and procedures. The substitute will present instructor of record prepared materials, supervise organized laboratory activities, and record appropriate student information in accordance with established policies and procedures.

SALARY: Academic substitutes in the academic fields are paid $27.04 per hour, not to exceed 19 hours per week. Career Technical substitutes in the career technical fields are paid $17.36 per hour, not to exceed 19 hours per week. Compensation to substitute instructors may vary depending on duration of the instructional assignment and the instructional division with the College. Appropriate compensation arrangements for substitute instructors will be determined by the College.

Part-time positions are posted based on the possible availability of a future assignment which are sporadic and may not occur. Available positions are contingent upon enrollment and instructional needs of the College.

The position will be based initially at the Wallace Campus in Dothan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Substitution. Presents instructor of record prepared materials, supervises organized laboratory activities, and records appropriate student information in accordance with established policies and procedures.

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  Present instructional materials and facilitate learning at scheduled times and places in accordance with the College Catalog descriptions, course syllabi and outlines, and class schedules.
• Use the established syllabus and textbook for the course being taught.
• Maintains records of student attendance, student progress, and grade distributions.
• Evaluate the progress and performance of the student and assign grades.
• Maintains discipline and order during instructional activities.
• Supervises organized laboratory activities when appropriate.
• Communicates through appropriate channels as necessary.
• Comply with all policies of the State Board of Education, the Alabama Community College System, and Wallace Community College.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Support of College Policies and Procedures. Performs other department activities to ensure efficient, high quality services are provided to WCC.

• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Substitutes for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
• Exercises stewardship of College facilities and materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: College Expectations. Dependability, attendance, punctuality, and a commitment to do the job right are essential at all times.

• Reports to work on time, at appropriate workstation or department during all departmental/position scheduled work days and during all departmental/position scheduled work hours.
• Understands that failure to report for work and/or reporting late without prior approval are unacceptable practices and will result in disciplinary action.
• Performs a productive full day's work.
• Ensures that service to students and the general public is top priority.
• Demonstrates a considerate, friendly, respectful and constructive attitude toward fellow employees and students.
• Adheres to all College and System policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Academic Substitute Instructor minimum qualifications

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Career Technical Substitute Instructor minimum qualifications

• An associate degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Work experience and certification/license in the related field is preferred.
• Coursework and/or experience in the specialty area is preferred.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Available positions are contingent upon enrollment and the instructional needs of the College.

Applicants must travel at their own expense for interviews that are conducted in person.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

• Completed Wallace Community College online employment application
• Current résumé
• Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the minimum requirements.
• Appropriate transcript identifying the applicant, institution, date degree conferred and verifying the applicant has received the minimum required degree as outlined in the qualifications. (A copy of the diploma will not suffice). NOTE: If employed, official transcripts will be required at that time.

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT WALLACE COLLEGE (334-556-2519)

Please Note:

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. If you need assistance scanning documents, please contact:

• WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAILED application materials.
• When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
• All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Wallace Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 556-2519.

Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 12.59% (effective 10/01/22)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.59%(effective 10/01/22)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.