Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Adjunct Faculty, Music in Houston

Overview

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Music at Lone Star College (LSC) Montgomery. Location: LSC-Montgomery. Regular/Temporary: Regular. Full/Part Time: Part-Time. Job ID: 42626.

Purpose and Scope

The teaching faculty provides learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contributes to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum to facilitate student learning.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches Music courses at a variety of times and locations
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
• Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
• Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
• Meets with and advises students before or after class or by appointment, via electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
• Evaluates students to measure progress and informs students of their progress in a timely manner
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's degree or higher in music, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in music
• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and to appreciate diverse viewpoints
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and lifelong learning
• Ability to employ instructional strategies such as service learning, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to engage students using effective teaching strategies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to student learning and educational excellence

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal safety hazards
• Hours vary depending on class times; instructors may be required to meet classes at scheduled times and be available to students outside of class

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items; no special physical demands are required.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in music or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in music

Salary

$53.82 per contact hour.

Benefits and Additional Information

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. Benefits may include tuition waiver, participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more. LSC was named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. Go to the Job Search page, click on My Activities, and use Add Attachment for cover letters and resumes with the Job ID in the title as needed. Include Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts where applicable. Limit attachment file names to 40 characters.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program.