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Inside Higher Ed

Adjunct Faculty, Education 1300

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

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Adjunct Faculty, Education 1300

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Inside Higher Ed

Job ID:

43353

Location:

LSC-Creekside Center Regular/Temporary:

Regular Full/Part Time:

Part-Time

This role is part of Lone Star College’s mission to uphold 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

Job Description Purpose and Scope:

The faculty will provide learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and community. Primary responsibilities include planning, developing, and teaching courses to facilitate student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired part‑time on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent on system needs. They may teach up to five classes per academic year and are expected to offer day, evening, and weekend courses.

Essential Job Functions

Teach Education (EDUC 1300) courses at various times and locations

Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of material

Submit required college reports and forms on time

Utilize a course syllabus following institutional guidelines

Meet with and advise students before or after class, by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods

Evaluate students to measure progress toward course objectives and inform them of their performance in a timely manner

Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community

Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required

Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation

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, adult learning methodologies, collaborative learning, learning communities, and distance learning

Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, 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

Effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities:

The work is sedentary. The employee may perform light walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, and occasional driving; no special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Use of PC workstation running on LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and general office equipment

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

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

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

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree and completion of required institutional professional development

Salary:

$55.44 per contact hour.

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

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