Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Adjunct Faculty, Visual Communication-TV & Motion Gr

Overview

Adjunct Faculty, Visual Communication-TV & Motion Graphics – LSC-Westway Park Technology Center. Location: 5060 Westway Park Boulevard, Houston, TX 77041. Regular faculty (part-time) with flexible day, evening, and weekend classes. Job ID: 43171. Salary: $55.44 per contact hour.

Adjunct (part-time) faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Adjunct hiring is based on student demand. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Visual Communication 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 either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
• Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: Associate's degree or higher in digital media or related field with minimum of 3 years nonteaching work experience in the field with demonstrated evidence of proficiency

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
• Demonstrates 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
• 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

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Work is conducted in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal 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

• Associate's degree or higher in digital media or related field with minimum of 3 years nonteaching work experience in the field with demonstrated evidence of proficiency

Compensation

Salary: $55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits and Other Information

Benefits Marketing Statement: By joining our institution, you will enjoy a supportive, collegial work environment, tuition waiver, participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. Special instructions: include Job ID# in file names for attachments. If applying for an instructional position, include Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. E-Verify and background checks apply.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.