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Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assistant CTE-CE

Inside Higher Ed, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assistant CTE-CE Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Medical Assistant CTE-CE

Location:

LSC-Kingwood (20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339)

Regular/Temporary:

Regular |

Full/Part Time:

Part-Time |

Job ID:

43532

Commitment to Mission: This position carries 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 institutions that create great workplaces. 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 citizens in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. We are compassionate, innovative, and create a culture where learning thrives and people are safe.

Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College 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. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, and eight Workforce Centers of Excellence.

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. CE Adjunct faculty are hired part‑time on a semester‑by‑semester basis. The maximum teaching load is five classes per academic year. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year, including day, evening, and weekend periods.

Essential Job Functions

Teach Medical Assisting courses at a variety of times and locations

Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material

Submit required college reports and forms in a timely manner

Use a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines

Meet with and advise students before or after class or by appointment, using electronic communication or other appropriate methods

Evaluate students to measure progress in achieving course objectives and inform students in a timely manner of their progress

Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community

Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required

Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Mastery of course content

Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies, including collaborative learning and distance learning

Demonstrated leadership skills; collaborative, teamwork‑oriented approach

Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and to work effectively with a wide variety of people

Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and a dynamic climate for life‑long learning

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement and learning communities, and to use technology effectively

Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, and lifting moderately heavy items. Above‑average agility and dexterity are also desirable.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment

Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position

Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma and 3 to 5 years experience in medical assisting with national certification from AAMA, AMA, TSMA, or NHA; OR LVN with current license; OR RN with current license

Salary and Benefits 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.

Special Instructions and How to Apply ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. Postings for part‑time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview.

More information on the E‑Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E‑Verify. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, under which new employees’ Form I‑9 data is confirmed to authorize work in the United States.

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

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