Adjunct Instructor - Biomedical Engineering Technology

About the role

The Adjunct Instructor for Biomedical Engineering Technology provides instruction for students enrolled in Biomedical Engineering courses in the Industrial & Engineering Technology (IAET) department at Lamar Institute of Technology, including dual credit high school students. Hours vary depending on course need and schedule and may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes, including online. Flexible scheduling and online work arrangements are available depending on course type and configuration. This is an exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as scheduled and actively engage students in the learning process
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings
• Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels
• Complete required training, such as Blackboard Online Instructor Certification and Title IX Training, etc.
• Utilize LIT’s Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Faculty Online Development Training to continually hone and improve professional knowledge and teaching skills
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to the policies and procedures contained in the TSUS and LIT Policies and Procedures Manual
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Appropriate degree in accordance with specific program instructor qualifications (e.g., Master’s degree for some programs, Associate’s degree for more technical programs)
• Work experience in the specifically‑targeted program or related field

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related coursework (preferred)
• Experience teaching in higher education (preferred)
• Related field and/or industry certifications (preferred)

Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies/pedagogical strategies
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management skills

Schedule

• Hours vary depending on course need and schedule; may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes, including online
• Flexible scheduling and online work arrangements available (depending upon course type and configuration)