Faculty, Government

Purpose and Scope

The responsibility of the teaching faculty is 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.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach courses Government at various times and locations in response to institutional needs.
• Makes continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
• Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelines.
• Plans, develops, and uses a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
• Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress in the course.
• SUBMITTED REQUIRED COLLEGE REPORTS AND FORMS.
• Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials.
• Provides access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Responsible for professional development and institutional service as determined in consultation with the Dean.
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Qualities of Excellence

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence: Student Invested, Content Expert, Pedagogically Excellent, Institutionally Dedicated.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award-winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Job Description

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• 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 And Conditions

The work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment 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.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in political science/ government or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in political science/ government; JDs and MPAs must have 18 graduate hours in related political science/ government courses.
• Salary commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
• Additional requirements include:
  • Length of time (specific months and years) of employment.
  • If the position was full time or part time.
  • If the position was paid or unpaid.
  • Level of degree completed including date earned.
  • Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree.
  • Certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Special Instructions

To apply, go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How To Apply

All applicants must apply online only. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC). If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer

All positions are subject to a criminal background check.