Adjunct Faculty, Art History

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College in Houston, Texas is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member in Art History. This part-time role involves planning and teaching courses to foster student learning.

The ideal candidate should have an MA in art history and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include evaluating student progress and maintaining effective relationships with students and colleagues.

The position offers $55.44 per contact hour and requires a commitment to academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Mastery of Art History content.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to academic excellence and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to collaborate

Interdisciplinary teaching interest

Education

MA in art history or related field

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Art History

Location: LSC-CyFair

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-time

Job ID: 44780

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.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Art courses 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

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• 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

Required Qualifications

• MA in art history or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in art history and/or art theory

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

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