Inside Higher Ed
Adjunct Faculty, English at Inside Higher Ed
Location:
LSC-Houston North Victory, Houston, TX
Contract:
Regular, Part-Time
Job ID:
43674
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, contingent upon the needs of the System. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.
Essential Job Functions
Teach English 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.
Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
Meet with and advise students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
Evaluate students to measure their 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.
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 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.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in English, literature, creative writing, or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in English, literature, creative writing, or rhetoric-composition studies.
Salary and Benefits Salaries: $55.44 per contact hour.
Benefits: Tuition waiver, participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.
Application Instructions All applicants must apply online only. Please include CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Do not submit via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. Keep attachment file names under 40 characters.
Equal Employment Opportunity Lone Star College is an EEO employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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Location:
LSC-Houston North Victory, Houston, TX
Contract:
Regular, Part-Time
Job ID:
43674
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, contingent upon the needs of the System. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.
Essential Job Functions
Teach English 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.
Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
Meet with and advise students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
Evaluate students to measure their 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.
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 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.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in English, literature, creative writing, or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in English, literature, creative writing, or rhetoric-composition studies.
Salary and Benefits Salaries: $55.44 per contact hour.
Benefits: Tuition waiver, participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.
Application Instructions All applicants must apply online only. Please include CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Do not submit via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. Keep attachment file names under 40 characters.
Equal Employment Opportunity Lone Star College is an EEO employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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