Adjunct Faculty, Alternative Teacher Certification Program CE

About the Role

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. CE Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand.

We offer day, evening, and weekend classes at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) 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.

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories by The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" for creating great workplaces.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students by modeling ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture requires the possession of transcendent qualities that are evident in global citizens:

• Compassionate with students, colleagues, and ourselves
• Innovative in the pursuit of learning
• Create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses as designated by the ATCP Director in the Alternative Teacher Certification program, including but not limited to:
  • Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility
  • Generalist Teacher Preparation
  • Special Education
  • Creating Successful Classrooms
  • Content Review courses
• Submits required college reports and forms
• Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
• Provides timely, quality access to students by appointment, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods
• Continuously improves instructional quality by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, including:
  • Collaborative learning
  • Learning communities
  • Service learning
  • Instructional technology
  • Online learning
• Evaluates students by a variety of means to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and compliance in field experience, and informs them in a timely manner of their progress
• Attends in-service meetings and trainings with students and ISD partners
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, ISD partners, and the community
• Travels to ISD partner schools as needed to carry out the functions of the position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education or related field
• At least 3 years of recent, documented experience in K-12 classroom teaching
• Active Texas Teacher Certification

Skills

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to diversity; ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to 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, exceptional service, and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other 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 office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

Preferred Qualifications

• Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraiser Certification

Pay

$56.55 per contact hour.

Benefits

• Supportive, collegial work environment
• Excellent work/life balance
• Tuition waiver
• Participation in a tax deferred retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities