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

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lone Star College seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Adult Education courses including GED, ESOL, Pre‑Algebra and math/reading support at multiple times and locations. The role is part‑time and grant‑funded, with a max of five classes per academic year.

You will develop engaging lessons, follow established syllabi, and advise students as needed. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience, plus 15 hours of Adult Education‑specific PD each program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
• 15 hours of Adult Education‑specific PD/training required each program year.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Adult Education courses including GED, ESOL, Pre‑Algebra and Math/Reading support at various times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of material.
• Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Follows course syllabus and institutional guidelines.
• Meets with and advises students before/after class or by appointment.

Job description

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

The Chronicle of Higher Education's \"Great Colleges to Work For\" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.

• Student Invested


• Content Expert


• Pedagogically Excellent


• Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

LSC-Houston North Greenspoint is a state-of-the-art, full-service location designed to serve the greater Greenspoint area. Its proximity to local businesses and public transportation has created a location ideal for working and non-traditional students. The facility offers a selection of day, evening and weekend credit courses, including university-transfer courses, certificates, computer/office skills, and developmental studies.

Location address is 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E., Houston, TX 77060.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

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:

1. Teaches Adult Education courses including GED, ESOL, Pre-Algebra and Math and Reading support classes at a variety of times and locations


2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material


3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner


4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines


5. Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods


6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress


7. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community


8. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required


9. 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, 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 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

$56.55 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.

Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E‑Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E‑Verify .

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