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Job Title
Adjunct Faculty, Geography
Location LSC-Houston North Fallbrook
Employment Details Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 42589
Commitment to Mission This position carries the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is 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 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC‑Houston North Fallbrook is located at 12750 Walters Road, Houston, TX 77014, and offers 14 classrooms, two computer labs and two science labs for students pursuing Associate degrees.
Job Description 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 part‑time on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. An adjunct may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.
Essential Job Functions
Teach Geography 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 before or after class, 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
Perform other reasonable 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 skills 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
Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and a dynamic climate for life‑long learning
Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and effective use of technology
Strategies to engage students in their learning
Physical Abilities The work is sedentary. The employee may need to walk, stand, bend, carry light items, or drive an automobile. No special physical demands are required.
Work Schedule and Conditions
Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and general office equipment
Interface 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 by class time; instructors must meet class schedules and be available to students outside instruction
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Geography or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Geography
Salary $55.44 per contact hour
Benefits Supportive collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.
How to Apply All applicants must apply online only. Provide resume/CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Submit your application through the online portal. Notification of interview will be via phone or email.
EEO Statement Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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Location LSC-Houston North Fallbrook
Employment Details Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 42589
Commitment to Mission This position carries the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is 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 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC‑Houston North Fallbrook is located at 12750 Walters Road, Houston, TX 77014, and offers 14 classrooms, two computer labs and two science labs for students pursuing Associate degrees.
Job Description 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 part‑time on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. An adjunct may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.
Essential Job Functions
Teach Geography 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 before or after class, 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
Perform other reasonable 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 skills 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
Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and a dynamic climate for life‑long learning
Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and effective use of technology
Strategies to engage students in their learning
Physical Abilities The work is sedentary. The employee may need to walk, stand, bend, carry light items, or drive an automobile. No special physical demands are required.
Work Schedule and Conditions
Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and general office equipment
Interface 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 by class time; instructors must meet class schedules and be available to students outside instruction
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Geography or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Geography
Salary $55.44 per contact hour
Benefits Supportive collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.
How to Apply All applicants must apply online only. Provide resume/CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Submit your application through the online portal. Notification of interview will be via phone or email.
EEO Statement Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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