Adjunct Faculty, Energy & Manufacturing Technology-RBTC

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,768; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College in Houston seeks an instructor for Engineering and Manufacturing-Technology courses. The role involves teaching, evaluating student progress, and creating engaging lessons. Candidates must have at least an Associate's degree in Engineering Technology and 3 years of non-teaching work experience in the field. This position offers a supportive work environment, excellent work/life balance, and opportunities for professional development. The salary is $55.44 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of non-teaching work experience in the engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Teach Engineering and Manufacturing-Technology courses.
• Create engaging lessons to promote student involvement.
• Evaluate student progress towards course objectives.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership skills emphasizing collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with diverse individuals

Interest in interdisciplinary teaching

Commitment to academic excellence

Ability to engage students effectively

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Engineering Technology

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.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Engineering and Manufacturing-Technology 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 or higher in Engineering Technology or a degree in a related engineering field.
• Minimum 3 years non-teaching 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.

EEO Statement

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