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Adjunct Faculty, Math

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Adjunct Faculty, Math Location: LSC-Houston North Victory | Employment Type: Part-Time | Regular/Temporary: Regular | Job ID: 43012

Commitment to Mission: This position requires upholding the mission of Lone Star College through positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to students and employees.

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

Purpose and Scope As teaching faculty, you will provide learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives, contributing to the educational environment of the college and community. Primary responsibilities include planning, developing, and teaching courses that facilitate student learning. Adjunct faculty are hired part‑time on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon system needs. A maximum of five classes may be taught per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

Teach Math courses at various times and locations.

Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.

Submit required college reports and forms timely.

Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following institutional guidelines.

Meet with and advise students as needed through in‑person, electronic, or other appropriate methods.

Evaluate students to measure progress toward course objectives and inform them timely of their progress.

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, team‑based approach.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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

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

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

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

Effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Physical Abilities The work is sedentary; occasional walking, standing, bending, and light carrying may be required. No special physical demands are necessary for the position.

Work Schedule and Conditions

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

Interface with internal and external contacts as needed.

Work in a climate‑controlled classroom or lab with minimal exposure to safety hazards.

Hours vary by class time; instructors must be available to students outside of instruction.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Mathematics or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Mathematics or Statistics.

Salary $55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits Professional development, tuition waiver, tax‑deferred retirement plan, and a supportive collegial environment.

Special Instructions Attach your application materials online only. Include resume/CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Name the file with Job ID# when attaching cover letters.

How to Apply All applicants must apply online only. No external applications will be accepted. Notify your recruiter by phone or email for interview scheduling.

E‑Verify Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program. Additional information is available at

www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

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

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