Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Adjunct Faculty, Economics (Online) in Houston

Overview

Adjunct Faculty, Economics (Online) – LSC-Online. Regular, Part-Time. Job ID: 42660. Location: LSC-Online. Commitment to Mission: Uphold Lone Star College’s mission and demonstrate positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to students and employees.

Cultural Beliefs: One LSC; Student Focused; Own It; Foster Belonging; Cultivate Community; Choose Learning.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories for workplace excellence. The institution offers high-quality, low-cost transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester and features an online campus providing a guaranteed schedule for some programs.

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 are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Essential Job Functions:

• Teaches Economics courses at a variety of times and locations
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
• Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
• Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
• Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
• Evaluates students to measure progress in achieving course objectives and informs students of progress in a timely manner
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Master\'s degree in Economics or a Master\'s degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mastery of course content
• Leadership skills with collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and appreciate alternative viewpoints
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies, including collaborative learning, learning communities, and distance learning
• Commitment to academic excellence, service, and providing a dynamic climate for lifelong learning
• Ability to develop instructional approaches such as service learning, learning communities, and effective use of technology
• Effective strategies to engage students in learning

Work Schedule and Conditions

Work is in a climate-controlled classroom and/or online environment. Hours vary with class times; instructors must meet scheduled class times and be available to students outside of instruction.

• Equipment: PC workstation, general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed
• Location: Online campus with possible on-campus locations

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary with potential light activity as needed; no special physical demands are required.

Salary

$53.82 per contact hour.

Additional Details

Benefits marketed include tuition waiver, retirement plan participation, professional development opportunities, and more.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. Attach resume/CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts as requested. File names should be limited to 40 characters. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program to confirm work authorization. More information is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.