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Inside Higher Ed

Adjunct Faculty, English for Speakers of Other Languages

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

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Location:

LSC-North Harris, Houston, TX Job Type:

Regular, Part-time

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.

Essential Job Functions

Teaches ESOL courses at a variety of times and locations

Creates engaging lessons that promote student participation and application of the material

Submits required college reports and forms on time

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 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

Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative, team‑oriented style

Excellent oral and written communication 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 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 use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities The work is sedentary. The employee sits comfortably to do the work; occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving may be required; no special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Equipment: PC workstation in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment

Interaction with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position

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

Hours vary depending on class time; instructors required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in TESOL/TESL/TEFL, Second Language Acquisition, Linguistics, or English where English is taught as a foreign language

OR Bachelor’s degree or higher with 12 hours of TESOL/TESL/TEFL, Second Language Acquisition, & Linguistics coursework

OR Bachelor’s degree or higher with a secondary/postsecondary TSEOL/TESL/TEFL certificate, CELTA, or DELTA

OR Bachelor’s degree or higher with 3 years of ESOL teaching experience at secondary/postsecondary level

OR Bachelor’s degree or higher with evidence of 12 hours of coursework in at least 3 of the following: language teaching methodologies, the nature of language/languages, the structure of English, second language acquisition, intercultural communication, practicum experience

Salary $55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits Supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

Special Instructions Submit materials online only. Resumes/CVs, cover letters, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts are required. Attachments should be named with the Job ID# and limited to 40 characters. A recruiter will contact successful applicants by phone or email to schedule an interview.

EEO Statement Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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