Adjunct Faculty, English

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College in Houston is seeking adjunct faculty to teach English courses on a part-time basis. Responsibilities include planning, developing, and delivering engaging lessons that facilitate student learning. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and a commitment to academic excellence.

Classes offer flexible scheduling with opportunities for teaching during the day, evenings, or weekends. Benefits include participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, literature, creative writing or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in English.
• Ability to engage students in their learning effectively.
• Commitment to exceptional service and dynamic learning.

Responsibilities

• Teaches English courses at a variety of times.
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership skills

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints

Commitment to academic excellence

Education

Master's degree in English or related field

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.

Job Description

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. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes at various times and locations throughout the academic year. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches English courses at a variety of 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 either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
• Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• 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 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 an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule And Conditions

• The 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

• Master's degree in English, literature, creative writing or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in English, literature, creative writing or rhetoric‑composition studies

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

Participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.

EEO and Background Check

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, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.