Adjunct Faculty, Business Principles

Lone Star College; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 63,008 - 89,739; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Excellent work/life balance

Job summary

Lone Star College in Conroe, Texas, is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Business Administration courses. In this part-time role, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons, evaluate student progress, and contribute to the educational environment. A Master’s degree in management, business, or administration is required. The position offers $55.44 per contact hour, with benefits such as professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in management/business.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills.
• Ability to utilize effective teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach Business Administration courses at various times.
• Create engaging lessons to promote student involvement.
• Evaluate students' progress and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Leadership skills emphasizing collaboration

Ability to engage students

Education

Master's degree in management/business/administration

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.

Purpose and Scope

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

Essential Job Functions

• Teach Business Administration courses at a variety of times and locations
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
• Submit required college reports and forms in a timely manner
• Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
• Meet with and advise students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
• Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform students in a timely manner of their progress
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Perform 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 and 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 lifelong 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 and Conditions

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry
• 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 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 management/business/administration or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in management/business

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

Our institution offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.

EEO Statement

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