Lone Star College
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 and may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.
Essential Job Functions
Teaches English 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, and Abilities
Mastery of course content.
Demonstrated leadership skills emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and 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.
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 and Work Conditions The work is sedentary. The employee sits comfortably to do the work and may walk, stand, bend, carry light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or drive an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in English, literature, creative writing, or rhetoric‑composition studies, or 18 graduate hours in English, literature, creative writing, or rhetoric‑composition studies.
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.
How to Apply All applicants must apply online only. The posting is active for the academic year and will begin notifying you of new opportunities once you select the option to receive notifications on your profile. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program. Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
EEO Statement Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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Essential Job Functions
Teaches English 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, and Abilities
Mastery of course content.
Demonstrated leadership skills emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and 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.
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 and Work Conditions The work is sedentary. The employee sits comfortably to do the work and may walk, stand, bend, carry light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or drive an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in English, literature, creative writing, or rhetoric‑composition studies, or 18 graduate hours in English, literature, creative writing, or rhetoric‑composition studies.
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.
How to Apply All applicants must apply online only. The posting is active for the academic year and will begin notifying you of new opportunities once you select the option to receive notifications on your profile. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program. Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
EEO Statement Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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