Adjunct Faculty, Drafting

Lone Star College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 61,380 - 72,540; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and collegial work environment

Excellent work/life balance

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College in Wisconsin is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Drafting courses. This role involves planning and developing engaging lessons while evaluating student progress and maintaining professional relationships.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree in a related field or a Bachelor's degree with experience. The position offers a flexible schedule with responsibilities across various times and locations throughout the academic year.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Minimum of three years work experience in the field.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drafting courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement.
• Submit required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Utilize course syllabi following institutional guidelines.
• Meet and advise students outside class.
• Evaluate student progress and communicate effectively.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership skills emphasizing collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with diverse people

Interest in interdisciplinary teaching

Commitment to academic excellence

Ability to implement instructional approaches

Effective strategies 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

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. Lone Star College accepts application material year‑round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part‑time basis. Adjunct (part‑time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. 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 Drafting 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

• 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 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 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, 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 three years work experience in the field OR Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology or architecture and minimum three years work experience in the field

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.

Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, and all new employees complete a federal background check.

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