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Lone Star College

Adjunct Faculty, Sonography

Lone Star College, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Sonography

Location: LSC-CyFair

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 42468

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.

Lone Star College Culture and Qualities of Excellence Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

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Foster Belonging

Cultivate Community

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The Chronicle of Higher Education\'s "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture requires the possession of transcendent qualities that are 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.

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Content Expert

Pedagogically Excellent

Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Information Lone Star College-CyFair

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 by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Located in suburban northwest Houston in the CyFair Community, the college provides a range of offerings including programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. The location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

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 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

Teaches Diagnostic Medical Sonography 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 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 of their progress in a timely manner

Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community

Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required

Assumes other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Competent in Sonography including substantial clinical experience

Knowledge of various ultrasound equipment

Ability to work in a clinical environment

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

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

Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and effective use of technology

Ability to engage students with effective learning strategies

Physical Abilities The work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting. May require pushing ultrasound equipment on wheels and driving to clinical sites.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Equipment includes PC workstation, ultrasound equipment, and general office equipment

Interface with internal and external contacts as needed

Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with hospital/clinical visits

Travel to clinical sites

Hours vary with class time; instructors must meet scheduled times and be available to students outside of class

Required Qualifications

Associate\'s degree or higher, minimum of 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field, and appropriate credentials to teach in the learning concentration. Current RDMS (AB) and/or OB credential

Salary $58.05 per contact hour.

Benefits and How to Apply 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.

All applicants must apply online only.

We will not accept application material via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. Part-time and adjunct postings are active for the academic year. You can opt to receive notifications for new opportunities with Lone Star College.

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email to schedule.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program. 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.

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