Adjunct Faculty, Microbiology

This part-time, semester-by-semester adjunct position teaches Microbiology courses at Lone Star College–Atascocita Center (15903 West Lake Houston, Houston, TX 77044). Applicants must reside in Texas. Adjunct faculty may teach up to five classes per academic year; day, evening, and weekend sections are available.

About the Role

Provide learning activities and support that lead to achievement of course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop, and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Microbiology 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 progress toward course objectives and inform students of their progress in a timely manner
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in theoretical or applied biology or life sciences, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate credit hours in theoretical or applied biology or life science

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative, teamwork‑oriented, facilitative style
• 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 (collaborative learning, learning communities, distance learning)
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and a dynamic climate for lifelong learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities

Work is sedentary; the employee typically sits comfortably but may walk, stand, bend, carry light items (papers, books, small parts), or drive an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment: PC workstation on a LAN (Microsoft Windows), calculator, phone, general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed
• Work performed in climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours vary by class schedule; instructors must meet all scheduled class times and be available to students outside of class instruction

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