Adjunct Faculty, Computer Information Technology

About the role

Teaching faculty are responsible for providing learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary duties include planning, developing, and teaching courses within the curriculum to facilitate student learning. Adjunct faculty are hired part‑time on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent on system needs and student demand. Classes may be offered during the day, evening, or weekend, at various times and locations, with a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teach Computer Information Technology 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 toward course objectives and inform them promptly 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.

Requirements

Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in computer science or a related field, or an MBA with 18 hours of relevant computer‑technical coursework or equivalent technical experience.

The work is primarily sedentary, involving sitting at a workstation. Occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying light items (papers, books, small parts), or driving may be required. No special physical demands are required.

Skills

• 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, and adult learning methodologies, including collaborative learning, learning communities, and distance learning.
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and fostering 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.

Schedule

Hours vary depending on class times. Instructors must be present for all scheduled class sessions and be available to students outside of class instruction. Work is performed in climate‑controlled classrooms and/or labs with minimal exposure to safety hazards. Equipment includes a PC workstation, calculator, phone, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline.

Pay

$56.55 per contact hour.

Benefits

Joining Lone Star College offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.