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Job Title Adjunct Faculty, Economics

Location LSC-Houston North Fairbanks (14955 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77040)

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part Time Part-Time

Job ID 43189

Commitment to Mission This job carries the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC). 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 and foster a research-driven understanding of organizational culture in higher education.

Qualities of Excellence As faculty members of LSC, we strive to create a nation of world citizens in our students. We model diversity, equality, and equity and embody compassionate, innovative, and safe learning environments.

Student Invested

Content Expert

Pedagogically Excellent

Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training 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-Houston North Fairbanks serves the community with advising, registration, counseling, and tutoring for basic transfer, developmental studies, and English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Job Description – Purpose and Scope It is the responsibility of teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and to contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities include planning, developing, and teaching courses within the curriculum to facilitate student learning.

Adjunct Faculty Hiring Adjunct faculty are hired on a part‑time, semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes at various times and locations during the academic year. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

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 before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.

Evaluates students to measure progress in achieving course objectives and informs students promptly of their progress.

Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.

Performs 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 and 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.

Physical Abilities The work is sedentary. The employee primarily sits comfortably but may walk, stand, bend, carry light items, or operate a vehicle as needed. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Uses a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment.

Interfaces with internal and external contacts as needed.

Works in a climate‑controlled classroom or lab environment with minimal 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

Master’s degree in Economics or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics.

Salary $55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement Joining our top‑notch institution offers a 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. We will not accept application materials received via fax, email, mail, or hand‑delivered. Postings are active for the academic year. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email.

Additional Application Information

Include Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts (for Instructional positions).

Limit any attachment file name to 40 characters or less.

Use the Job ID# in the title when naming your cover letter file.

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 to confirm work authorization.

More information on the E‑Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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