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Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy

Lone Star College, Conroe, TX, United States


Commitment to Mission
This role requires upholding the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) while carrying out the duties of the position. Commitments to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to LSC students and employees are essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC

Student Focused

Own It

Foster Belonging

Cultivate Community

Choose Learning

Qualities of Excellence
Faculty strive to create a nation of world citizens by modeling diversity, equality, and equity. We embody global citizenship qualities in teaching.

Student Invested

Content Expert

Pedagogically Excellent

Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-Montgomery offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to over 80,000 students each semester. Situated at 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384, the campus serves the Woodlands and Conroe communities with programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

Job Description
Purpose and Scope
The teaching faculty are responsible for providing learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to the college’s educational environment. Primary responsibilities include planning, developing, and teaching courses that facilitate student learning.

Essential Job Functions

Teach Philosophy courses at a variety of times and locations

Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of material

Submit required college reports and forms timely

Utilize a course syllabus for each course following institutional guidelines

Meet with and advise students via appointments, electronic communication, or other methods

Evaluate students to measure progress and inform them of outcomes

Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community

Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required

Perform other reasonable duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills emphasizing collaboration and facilitation

Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with diverse people

Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies

Commitment to academic excellence and dynamic lifelong learning climate

Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, learning communities, and effective use of technology

Skills to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities
The work is sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, or light carrying. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Equipment includes PC workstation, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment

Interface with internal and external contacts as needed

Work in a climate‑controlled classroom or lab environment with minimal safety hazards

Hours vary by class time; instructors must meet scheduled classes and be available to students outside instruction

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Philosophy or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Philosophy

Salary
$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement
The institution offers a supportive, collegial environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

EEO and Background Check
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. The college participates in the E‑Verify program under which employee Form I‑9 information is provided to the federal government.

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