Lone Star College is hiring: Adjunct Faculty, English (Online) in Houston

Overview

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, English (Online)

Location: LSC-Online

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 42661

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 has recognized Lone Star College as a workplace that supports a positive organizational culture. 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. We model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture requires transcendent qualities that are evident in global citizens. We are compassionate, innovative, and create a climate where learning thrives, people are safe, and we reflect world citizenship.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

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

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Online 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-Online provides courses for students enrolled in a 100% fully online program with a guaranteed schedule to help complete programs in two years. Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas 77070.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches English 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 either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
7. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
8. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
9. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrates 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, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. The employee typically sits, with possible walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment includes PC workstation, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab with minimal safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on class time; instructors must meet scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, literature, creative writing or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in English, literature, creative writing or rhetoric-composition studies

Salary: $53.82 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” and follow the attachments instructions for cover letters and resumes, ensuring Job ID is included where indicated.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. You will receive electronic notifications about new opportunities if you opt in. 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 at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.