Adjunct Faculty, Drama

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach drama courses in Katy, Texas. This part-time position requires an MA or MFA in Drama or Theatre, or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Drama. Responsibilities include creating engaging lessons, evaluating students, and maintaining professional relationships. The adjunct faculty will enjoy a supportive work environment and competitive contact-hour pay of $55.44, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Mastery of course content is essential.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaborative teaching style.
• Commitment to academic excellence and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach drama courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons promoting student participation.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Leadership skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate

Engagement strategies

Education

MA or MFA degree in Drama or Theatre

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Drama

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. The 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. Teach drama 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; a style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrated 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 a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, civic engagement, learning communities, and effective use of technology.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. There may be 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 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.
• 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 minimal exposure to safety hazards.
• Hours 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

• MA or MFA degree in Drama or Theatre, or a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Drama.

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

By joining our institution, you will enjoy a supportive collegial work environment, excellent work‑life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.

EEO and Background Checks

Lone Star College is an EEO employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program; more information on the program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.