Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Participation in tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking adjunct faculty in chemistry to teach courses on a part-time basis. Responsibilities include developing engaging lessons, evaluating student progress, and maintaining professional relationships within a climate-controlled classroom environment. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering. The position offers $55.44 per contact hour, tuition waivers, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 18 graduate hours in chemistry required.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to academic excellence and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach chemistry courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement.
• Evaluate students and inform them of their progress.
• Maintain professional relationships and attend required meetings.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with diverse individuals

Interest in interdisciplinary teaching

Commitment to academic excellence

Skill to develop instructional approaches

Strategies that engage students

Education

Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering

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.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part‑time capacity on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. A role may be taught up to five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teach chemistry courses at a variety of times and locations.
2. Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
3. Submit required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
4. Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
5. Meet with and advise students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
6. Evaluate students to measure progress in achieving course objectives and inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
7. Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
8. Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
9. Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; a collaborative, teamwork‑oriented style.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with diverse individuals.
• 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.
• Skill to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and effective use of technology.
• Ability to use strategies that engage students in their learning.

Physical Abilities

The work is primarily sedentary. The employee may perform occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying light items (e.g., papers, books), or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment includes a PC workstation 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 position functions.
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards.
• Hours vary with class time; instructors must meet students outside of class instruction.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, or a Master's with 18 graduate hours in chemistry.

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

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.