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Inside Higher Ed

Adjunct Faculty, English

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

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Overview Adjunct Faculty, English at Inside Higher Ed • Location: Lone Star College CyFair (LSC-CyFair)

Job ID: 43638

Regular/Temporary: Regular • Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Responsibilities

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; 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 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

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

Work Schedule And Conditions

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

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

Equipment includes PC workstation, calculator, phone and general office equipment

Salary $55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits And Additional Information Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost education and a supportive work environment. This position is part-time adjunct faculty.

How to Apply All applicants must apply online. Instructional positions require: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. File names should be limited to 40 characters or less. E-Verify participation is required.

Equal Opportunity Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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