Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Science

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Environmental Science instructor to deliver courses and support student learning across campus settings.

You will design engaging lessons and ensure alignment with program objectives, using established syllabi and college practices. Role involves advising students, submitting required reports, and collaborating with colleagues to foster an effective educational environment.

Qualifications

• Mastery of course content.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and facilitate with diverse groups.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching and learning technologies.
• Commitment to academic excellence and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Environmental Science courses at various times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons to promote student involvement and application of material.
• Submits required college reports and forms on time.
• Follows course syllabi and institutional guidelines.
• Advises students before/after classes or by appointment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary teaching

Teamwork

Adult learning methods

Service-learning

Learning technologies

Course development

Student advising

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in environmental science, biology, environmental geology and/or ecology

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 Environmental Science 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 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. 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, 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 with 18 graduate hours in environmental science, biology, environmental geology, and/or ecology.

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

EEO Statement

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