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Adjunct Faculty, Music Job at Lone Star College in Houston

Lone Star College, Houston, TX, United States


Job Description It is the responsibility of teaching faculty to provide 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. Adjunct (part‑time) faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.
Essential Job Functions Teach music 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 either before or after class, by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
Evaluate students to measure progress in achieving course objectives and inform them in a timely manner.
Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Mastery of course content.
Demonstrated leadership skills emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with a wide variety of people.
Demonstrated 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.
Physical Abilities The work is sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.
Work Schedule And Conditions Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment.
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed.
Work is performed in climate‑controlled classroom or lab environments with minimal safety hazards.
Hours vary by class time; instructors must be available to students outside of class instruction.
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 $55.44 per contact hour.
Benefits Supportive, collegial work environment; excellent work/life balance; tuition waiver; participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan; professional development opportunities.
Application Process All applicants must apply online only. Adjunct positions are part‑time, with faculty hired semester‑by‑semester. Please include a résumé, cover letter, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. No fax, email, mail, or hand‑delivered materials are accepted.
EEO Statement Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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