Adjunct Faculty, Visual Communication-TV & Motion Graphics

About the role

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 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. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year, with a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Location

Lone Star College‑Westway Park Technology Center, 5060 Westway Park Boulevard, Houston, TX 77041.

Responsibilities

• Teach Visual Communication 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 them 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.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher in digital media or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years non‑teaching work experience in the field with demonstrated evidence of proficiency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative, teamwork‑oriented 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 including 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.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Physical Abilities

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

Schedule

Hours vary depending on class times. Instructors must be available to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be accessible to students outside of class instruction.

Pay

Salary: $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, and more.