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Adjunct Faculty - Adult Education and Literacy CE, Grant-Funded (Multiple Locati

Inside Higher Ed, Houston, TX, United States


Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Adult Education and Literacy CE, Grant-Funded (Multiple Locations)

Location: LSC-Montgomery; LSC-Houston North Greenspoint

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part‑Time

Job ID: 44224

Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC

Student Focused

Own It

Foster Belonging

Cultivate Community

Choose Learning

Qualities of Excellence

Student Invested

Content Expert

Pedagogically Excellent

Institutionally Dedicated

Job Description
It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the 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.

CE Adjunct faculty are hired in a part‑time capacity on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year‑round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part‑time basis. Adjunct (part‑time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes that 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.

This is a temporary, grant‑funded position. Continuation of the position from one academic year to the next is dependent upon continued grant funding.

Essential Job Functions

Teaches Adult Education courses including GED, ESOL, Pre‑Algebra, Math, and Reading support classes 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skills in project leadership.

Demonstrated ability and commitment to work collaboratively.

Familiarity with MS Office software.

Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college.

Demonstrated communication and computer skills.

Demonstrated commitment to quality service to students.

Demonstrated ability to manage and lead change.

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 & Conditions

Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, a calculator, phone, and other general office equipment.

Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.

Work is performed in a climate‑controlled office 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

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of related work experience.

Must complete 15 hours of Adult Education‑specific Professional Development / training to maintain eligibility to teach each program year.

Salary
$55.44 per contact hour.

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

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