Adjunct Faculty, Drafting

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member in Houston, Texas, to teach Drafting courses. The role requires significant teaching responsibilities, including lesson planning and student engagement, to facilitate effective learning experiences.

Qualified candidates should have a degree related to engineering or drafting and at least three years of industry experience. This position is part-time and contingent on student demand, with opportunities for evening and weekend classes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years work experience in the field.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
• Commitment to academic excellence and life-long learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drafting courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons promoting student involvement.
• Evaluate student progress regularly and provide feedback.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative leadership style

Ability to engage students

Education

Associate's degree in engineering graphics, drafting technology or CAD

Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology or architecture

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 Status

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part‑time capacity on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year‑round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part‑time basis. Adjunct hiring is based on student demand, and we offer day, evening, and weekend classes. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teach Drafting 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 their 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; 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 requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, a 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 exposure to safety hazards typical within the industry.
• 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

• Associate's degree in engineering graphics, drafting technology or computer‑aided design and minimum 3 years work experience in the field OR Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology or architecture and minimum 3 years work experience in the field.

EEO Statement

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