Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science

Lone Star College; Town of Texas (WI); Vor Ort; USD 63.008 - 89.739; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition waiver

Participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Excellent work-life balance

Zusammenfassung

Lone Star College is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Adjunct Faculty to teach Computer Information Technology courses. The role demands a Master's degree in a related field and responsibilities include engaging students and evaluating their progress. The position offers a supportive work environment, excellent work-life balance, and professional development opportunities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership and collaboration, with a commitment to academic excellence and a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree required in a related field.
• 18 graduate hours in specific technology area is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Teach Computer Information Technology courses.
• Create engaging lessons to promote student involvement.
• Evaluate students' progress toward course objectives.

Kenntnisse

Mastery of course content

Excellent oral and written communication

Demonstrated leadership skills

Ability to work with diverse people

Effective strategies to engage students

Ausbildung

Master's degree in computer science or related field

18 graduate hours in a specific technology area

Jobbeschreibung

The role requires the successful candidate to uphold Lone Star College’s mission by demonstrating positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability.

Purpose and Scope

Adjunct faculty are responsible for providing learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college. Primary responsibilities include planning, developing, and teaching courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teach Computer Information Technology 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. Use a course syllabus following institutional guidelines.
5. Meet with and advise students 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 them in a timely manner.
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; collaborative, teamwork-oriented style.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with diverse people.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies.
• Commitment to academic excellence and a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, learning communities, and technology use.
• Effective strategies to engage students in learning.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Use of PC workstation, calculator, phone, and other office equipment.
• Interaction with internal and external contacts as needed.
• Work performed in climate‑controlled classroom/lab environments with minimal safety hazards.
• Hours vary with class times; instructors must be available for meetings and student support outside of instructional time.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, computer information technology, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in a specific technology area.

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.

EEO Statement

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