Lone Star College is hiring: Adjunct Faculty, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refri

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education\'s "Great Colleges to Work For" recognizes colleges that have created great workplaces and research factors impacting organizational culture in higher education.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. Our culture requires transcendent qualities, evident in global citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. We create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.

Faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-North Harris offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Lone Star College-North Harris, located on 200 acres of piney woods, is the original and largest college in the LSC System. It offers more than 60 programs of study and focuses on leading-edge technology in emerging technical job fields. Location address: 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope: It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and community. Primary responsibilities include planning, developing and teaching courses within the curriculum to facilitate student learning.

Position Type: Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent on System needs. Applications are accepted year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Adjunct hiring is based on student demand. Classes may be offered day, evening and weekend at various locations. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Heating, AC and Refrigeration courses at a variety of times and locations
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
5. Meets with and advises students before or after class or by appointment, electronically or by other appropriate methods
6. Evaluates students to measure progress and informs students of their progress in a timely manner
7. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
8. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
9. Assumes other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership with collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and to work with a wide variety of people
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning and distance learning
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and lifelong learning
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement and learning communities
• Ability to engage students effectively using relevant strategies

Physical Abilities

The work requires considerable physical exertion, such as climbing ladders, lifting heavy objects, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, and self-defense as needed.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment includes PC workstation, calculator, phone, and other standard office equipment; specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry
• Interaction with internal and external contacts as needed
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with safety hazards typical within the industry
• Hours vary with class time; instructors must meet scheduled classes and be available outside of class instructions

Required Qualifications

• Associate\'s degree in AC/Heating & Refrigeration and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our institution, you will enjoy a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on My Activities. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments, click Add Attachment. Put the Job ID# in the title of your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. For Instructional positions, include: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Limit file name to 40 characters.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application materials via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. Postings for part-time/adjunct positions are active for the academic year. You will receive electronic notifications for new opportunities. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email. Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program. More information on E-Verify is at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.