Adjunct Faculty, Economics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Professional development opportunities

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lone Star College invites applications for adjunct faculty in Economics. Courses are offered at various times and locations, including day, evening, and weekend classes. Adjunct faculty are hired on a part-time, semester-by-semester basis based on student demand, typically teaching up to five classes per academic year.

Required qualifications include a Master's degree in Economics or a Master's with 18 graduate hours in Economics. Salary is $55.44 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics or an equivalent combination.
• Experience with service-learning and distance learning is a plus.
• Ability to teach economics across multiple times/locations.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Economics courses at various 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 before/after class or by appointment.
• Evaluates students and informs progress promptly.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mastery of Economics content

Leadership & collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Interdisciplinary teaching

Service-learning & distance learning

Student engagement strategies

Education

Master's degree in Economics

18 graduate hours in Economics

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

One Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Qualities of Excellence

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

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

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 on a part‑time, semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. 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 Economics 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 is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, 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 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 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

• Master's degree in Economics or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics.

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

By joining our top‑notch 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.

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