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Adjunct Faculty, History

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

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Adjunct Faculty, History Location: LSC-Tomball Job ID: 43078 Full/Part Time: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular

Commitment to Mission This position upholds the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) with integrity, leadership, stewardship, and accountability toward students and employees. Positive interpersonal behaviors and professional communication are essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC

Student Focused

Own It

Foster Belonging

Cultivate Community

Choose Learning

Qualities of Excellence

Student Invested

Content Expert

Pedagogically Excellent

Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to over 80,000 students each semester. LSC is a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution and includes eight colleges, seven centers, and Workforce Centers of Excellence.

Purpose and Scope The teaching faculty provide learning activities and support that achieve course objectives and contribute to the educational environment. Responsibilities include planning, developing, and teaching courses that facilitate student learning within the curriculum.

Essential Job Functions

Teach History courses at various times and locations.

Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application.

Submit required college reports and forms timely.

Utilize a course syllabus following institutional guidelines.

Meet with and advise students before or after class or by appointment, electronically or otherwise.

Evaluate students to measure progress in course objectives and inform them timely.

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

Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.

Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Mastery of course content.

Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative, facilitative style.

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with diverse people.

Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies.

Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.

Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, learning communities, and technology use.

Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in learning.

Physical Abilities The work is sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, and light carrying. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

PC workstation, calculator, phone, and general office equipment.

Interface with internal and external contacts as needed.

Work performed in a climate-controlled classroom or lab with minimal safety hazards.

Hours vary with class time; instructors are required to be available outside of class instruction.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in History or at least 18 graduate hours in History.

Salary $55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement Enjoy a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, retirement plan participation, professional development opportunities, and more.

Special Instructions All applicants must apply online only. Attachments must include the Job ID# in the title for cover letters. Submit Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts for Instructional positions. File names must be 40 characters or less.

How to Apply Use the Job Search page, click “My Activities,” then add your attachment. Postings are active for the academic year. If selected, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email for scheduling. LSC participates in the E-Verify program.

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

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