Adjunct Faculty, Alternative Teacher Certification Program CE

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College seeks a part-time Adjunct faculty member to teach in the Alternative Teacher Certification program. Responsibilities include delivering courses, using established syllabi, and supporting student learning.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in education or related field, has at least 3 years of K-12 teaching experience, and possesses Texas teaching certification. The role offers day, evening, and weekend classes with up to five classes per academic year.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field and at least 3 years of recent, documented experience in K-12 classroom teaching.
• Active Texas Teacher Certification.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in the ATCP program as designated by the Director; includes Pedagogy, Generalist Teacher Preparation, Special Education, and Creating Successful Classrooms.
• Submits required college reports and forms.
• Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following institutional guidelines.
• Provides timely access to students by appointment, electronic communication, and other methods.
• Continuously improves instructional quality using innovative methodologies and online learning.
• Evaluates students by various means and informs them of progress.
• Attends in-service meetings and trainings with ISD partners.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, ISD partners and the community.
• Performs other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Diversity

Interdisciplinary teaching

Adult learning

Learning technologies

Course development

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Active Texas Teacher Certification

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.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

• 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.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas 77070-2607.

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. Classes 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches courses as designated by the ATCP Director in the Alternative Teacher Certification program; courses include, but are not limited to, Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility, Generalist Teacher Preparation, Special Education, and Creating Successful Classrooms, Content Review courses
2. Submits required college reports and forms
3. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
4. Provides timely, quality access to students by appointment, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods
5. Continuously improves instructional quality by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, including collaborative learning, learning communities, service learning, instructional technology, and online learning
6. Evaluates students by a variety of means to measure their progress in achieving course objectives, compliance in field experience and inform them in a timely manner of their progress
7. Attends in-service meetings and trainings with students and ISD partners
8. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, ISD partners and the community
9. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to diversity; ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrates 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 life‑long 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. 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
• Travel to ISD partner schools as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• 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:

• Master's degree in education or related field and at least 3 years of recent, documented experience in K-12 classroom teaching
• Active Texas Teacher Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraiser Certification

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.