Adjunct Faculty, Computer Technology CTE-CE

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,008 - 89,739; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College invites applications for adjunct faculty in Computer Technology at the Kingwood campus. The role focuses on planning, developing, and teaching courses to support student learning within the college and community.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent on system needs. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year, with a maximum of five classes per year.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of documented experience working or teaching in a related field.
• License or appropriate teaching certifications required when teaching courses regulated by a licensing body or certifying authority.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Computer Technology 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 or 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Teaching certification or license

Tools

Office software

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create an atmosphere of world citizenship in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

Location

20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

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. Adjunct teaching is based on student demand. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Computer Technology 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

• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work collaboratively.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college.
• Demonstrated communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality service to students.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. 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 & Conditions

• Equipment used includes a 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 office 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

• At least 3 years of documented experience working or teaching in a related field.
• License or appropriate teaching certifications required when teaching courses regulated by a licensing body or certifying authority.

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

Benefits include a tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

All applicants must apply online only. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, and all positions are subject to a criminal background check.