Adjunct, Environmental Science

Adjunct, Environmental Science; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hill College seeks an Adjunct, Environmental Science to support teaching and learning in classrooms, laboratories, and dual credit locations. This position requires a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline and prior higher education teaching experience.

The role emphasizes detailed lesson planning, assessment, and effective communication, with opportunities to work independently or in teams. A Texas driver’s license and travel for recruiting may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience teaching in higher education within the instructional area.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses, including dual credit classes at dual credit locations.
• Manage lesson planning, assessment, and student engagement with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student success and program development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Teams

LMS / distance learning tools

Time management

Independent work / team collaboration

Critical thinking / problem solving

Policy interpretation / code ofconduct

Confidentiality

Customer service orientation

Continuous learning / staying current

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

LMS / distance learning tools

Job description

Job Description: Adjunct, Environmental Science

Department: Student Learning & Success Pay Classification: Adjunct (PT)

Reports To: Program Coordinator, Physical Science FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Responsible for the success of the total teaching/learning process within the assigned classroom, laboratory, shop, or other learning environment. Will be required to teach Dual Credit classes at dual credit locations.

Minimum Required

Education: Master's degree with 18 hours of graduate-level credit in teaching discipline, or a combination of experience and education that yields the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Experience: Experience teaching in higher education within the instructional area being taught.

Core Duties and

Required Knowledge

Must possess the ability to focus on details, ensuring that every aspect of lesson planning, assessment, and student engagement is conducted with precision. This attention to detail helps create an effective and organized learning environment, minimizing errors and enhancing student outcomes.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Instructors must demonstrate proficiency in operating computers, standard office equipment, and various instructional technologies. This includes a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook, as well as Learning Management Systems (LMS) and distance learning tools.

Must demonstrate the capacity to set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Capable of working independently and must also thrive in team settings.

Ability to think critically and apply appropriate problem-solving skills.

Ability to articulate and support the values and Code of Conduct of Hill College. Ability to interpret and abide by the policies and procedures of Hill College.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information.

Must exhibit excellent customer service skills, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students and colleagues alike.

Demonstrating initiative in continuous learning, instructors should actively seek new concepts, skills, and experiences to enhance their teaching practice and stay current with educational trends and technologies.

Strong organization and time management are critical to balancing instructional duties, administrative responsibilities, and professional commitments.

Must possess a working knowledge of the guidelines of the state agency/accrediting agency for departments with regulation from outside agencies.

Working knowledge of all regulations in adherence to required licenses and certifications.

Working knowledge of the Hill College vision and mission.

Strategic Vision and Program Development

Contributes to the development and review of curriculum and general education assessment.

Collaboration

Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a welcoming and safe environment that provides a sense of belonging for all.

Participates as a faculty representative at convocations, commencement, and honors day assemblies; works individually and collaboratively with others to recruit and retain students.

Demonstrated Attributes

Sets high standards in academic and scholarly excellence, personal integrity, and professional ethics; maintains professional development and engagement in the field.

Other Information

Security sensitive position.

Travel for recruiting and performances as necessary.

Texas driver's license required.

Physical Requirements

Light work; exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work.