Adjunct Faculty, English for Speakers of Other Languages

Lone Star College; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Professional development opportunities

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Job summary

Lone Star College-Montgomery is seeking adjunct ESOL instructors to teach a variety of ESOL courses at different times and locations, including Conroe, TX. Adjunct faculty are hired semester-by-semester, with a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Classes are offered day, evening, and weekend; commitment to academic excellence and student success is essential. The college supports a flexible schedule with campus-based opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in TESOL/TESL/TEFL, Second Language Acquisition, Linguistics, or English where English is taught as a foreign language, OR equivalent
• 12 hours TESOL/TESL/TEFL coursework or teaching certification (e.g., CELTA/DELTA)
• ESOL teaching experience at secondary/postsecondary level or 3+ years with related coursework

Responsibilities

• Teaches ESOL courses at various times and locations
• Creates engaging lessons promoting student involvement and application of material
• Submits required college reports and forms promptly
• Follows a course syllabus and institutional guidelines
• Advises students before/after class or by appointment

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership

Oral and written communication

Interdisciplinary teaching

Service learning/civic engagement

Adult learning methodologies

Dynamic climate for lifelong learning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in TESOL/TESL/TEFL, etc.

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create anation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, wemodel ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity,equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession oftranscendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident inglobal citizens. We are compassionate with our students,colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit oflearning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives,people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of worldcitizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities ofexcellence:

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

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Montgomery

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transferand career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight WorkforceCenters of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centerededucational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing andconducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learningopportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX77384.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide thelearning activities and support that will lead to the achievementof the course objectives and contribute to the educationalenvironment of the college and the community. Primaryresponsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within thecurriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on asemester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of theSystem. Lone Star College accepts application material year-roundfrom qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. Weoffer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered atvarious times and locations during the academic year. As a rule,adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academicyear.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches ESOL courses at a variety of times and locations
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement andapplication of the material.
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timelymanner
4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, followingestablished institutional guidelines
5. Meets with and advises students either before or after class orby appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriatemethods
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achievingcourse objectives and informs students in a timely manner of theirprogress
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 asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; Style that emphasizescollaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills andinterpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; Ability to workeffectively with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, servicelearning, learning technologies, course development, and adultlearning methodologies including collaborative learning, learningcommunities and distance learning
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service andproviding a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructionalapproaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learningcommunities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in theirlearning

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No special physical demands are required toperform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within thediscipline/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 labenvironment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors arerequired to meet with classes at all scheduled times and beavailable to students outside of class instruction

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in TESOL/TESL/TEFL, Second LanguageAcquisition, Linguistics, or English where English is taught as aforeign language OR Bachelor's degree or higher with 12 hours ofcoursework in TESOL/TESL/TEFL, Second Language Acquisition, &Linguistics OR Bachelor's degree or higher withsecondary/postsecondary TSEOL/TESL/TEFL certificate, CELTA, orDELTA OR Bachelor's degree or higher with 3 years of ESOL teachingexperience at secondary/postsecondary level OR Bachelor's degree orhigher with evidence of 12 hours of coursework in at least 3 of thefollowing:
  • language teaching methodologies
  • the nature of language/languages (e.g., introduction tolinguistics)
  • the structure of English (e.g., syntax, phonology, morphology,discourse)
  • second language acquisition
  • intercultural communication (e.g., sociolinguistics,cross-cultural studies)
  • practicum experience

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,participation in a tax deferred retirement plan, professionaldevelopment opportunities and more.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under whichLone Star College provides the federal government with informationfrom each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee isauthorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available atwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

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