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Adjunct Faculty, Economics
Job ID: 42518
Location: LSC-Cypress Center, 19710 Clay Road, Katy, TX 77449
Regular/Temporary: Regular; Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Purpose & Scope Adjunct faculty provide the learning activities and support that 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.
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 their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress.
Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Mastery of course content.
Demonstrated leadership skills; collaborative, teamwork, and facilitation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; 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 lifelong learning.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and effective use of technology.
Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.
Physical Abilities The work is sedentary. The employee sits comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Economics or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics.
Salary $55.44 per contact hour.
Benefits Supportive collegial work environment, excellent work‑life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.
Application Process All applicants must apply online only. Please submit Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Attach a file name with the Job ID# and keep the file name to 40 characters or less. Do not submit applications via fax, email, mail or hand‑delivered.
EEO Statement Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program.
Contact Information Special Instructions: Go to the Job Search page, click “My Activities” at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click “Add Attachment.” Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.
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Location: LSC-Cypress Center, 19710 Clay Road, Katy, TX 77449
Regular/Temporary: Regular; Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Purpose & Scope Adjunct faculty provide the learning activities and support that 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.
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 their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress.
Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Mastery of course content.
Demonstrated leadership skills; collaborative, teamwork, and facilitation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; 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 lifelong learning.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and effective use of technology.
Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.
Physical Abilities The work is sedentary. The employee sits comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Economics or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics.
Salary $55.44 per contact hour.
Benefits Supportive collegial work environment, excellent work‑life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.
Application Process All applicants must apply online only. Please submit Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Attach a file name with the Job ID# and keep the file name to 40 characters or less. Do not submit applications via fax, email, mail or hand‑delivered.
EEO Statement Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program.
Contact Information Special Instructions: Go to the Job Search page, click “My Activities” at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click “Add Attachment.” Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.
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