Adjunct Faculty, ART (Online)

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Tuition waiver

Participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty to teach Art courses on a part-time basis. Responsibilities include creating engaging lessons, evaluating student progress, and maintaining professional relationships. Candidates must hold a master’s degree in art or related fields and have strong communication skills.

The role offers a competitive pay of $55.44 per contact hour along with a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s degree in art-related field or equivalent credits.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Commitment to providing a dynamic learning climate.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Art courses at various times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons to promote student involvement.
• Submits required college reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints

Commitment to academic excellence

Ability to use effective strategies to engage students

Education

MA or MFA in art, studio art, art education or art history

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in art

Job description

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.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part‑time capacity on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. They may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches Art courses 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, 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

• 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

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. The employee typically sits comfortably. Occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, or driving an automobile may be required. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule And 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 classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on class time; instructors must meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

Required Qualifications

• MA or MFA in art, studio art, art education or art history OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in art, studio art, or art history

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour

Benefits

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