Adjunct Faculty, Energy and Manufacturing Technology PTAC

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 67,963 - 96,797; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking Adjunct Faculty for Energy and Manufacturing Technology in Houston, Texas. The role involves teaching Process Technology courses and fostering a supportive learning environment. Applicants must hold an AAS degree or higher and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. Compensation is set at $59.80 per contact hour. Benefits include tuition waiver and participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Mastery of course content is essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach Process Technology courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons promoting student involvement.
• Evaluate students to measure progress in achieving course objectives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Collaborative teaching

Education

Any AAS degree or higher

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Energy and Manufacturing Technology PTAC

Location: LSC-Process Technology Center

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 44610

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 (part-time) faculty are hired on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Admission is open year‑round for qualified applicants willing to teach on a part‑time basis. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teach Process Technology courses at a variety of times and locations.
2. Creates 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.
• 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 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 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 a vehicle. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes 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 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

• Any AAS degree or higher and at least 3 years of work experience in the field.

Salary

$59.80 per contact hour.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver.
• Participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

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