Adjunct Faculty, Field Supervision CE

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-System Office invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty, Field Supervision CE. This part-time, temporary role supports the Educator Preparation Program by mentoring and evaluating teacher candidates during clinical and field experiences.

The CE Adjunct oversees observations, provides feedback, and documents progress to ensure candidates meet state and institutional standards for teaching. Flexibility in schedule, days, and weekend classes is offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience
• Master's degree or higher in education or related field
• Valid Texas Classroom Teaching Certificate
• Experience must include at least 3 years of recent documented experience in K-12 classroom teaching

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular observation visits including a pre- and post-observation conference with the teacher candidate and all relevant stakeholders
• Documents and submits observations by established program deadlines
• Provides constructive and relevant feedback to teacher candidates on classroom observations and overall performance through effective coaching
• Communicates with program staff and System/campus representative(s) on teacher candidates' progress and performance
• Communicates any teacher candidate performance issues to program leadership
• Evaluates students by a variety of means to measure their progress and compliance in field experience and inform them in a timely manner of their progress
• Attends in-service meetings and trainings as required with the EPP and ISD partners
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, ISD partners and the community
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Skills

Course mastery

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Technology in ed

Academic excellence

Instructional methods

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Texas Teaching Certificate

3+ years K-12 teaching experience

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Field Supervision CE
Location: LSC-System Office UP
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 45141

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.

Cultural Beliefs

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

The Chronicle of Higher Education's \"Great Colleges to Work For®\" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Qualities of Excellence

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

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

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

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office, University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and 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 Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas 77070-2607.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The CE Adjunct Field Supervision supports the mission of the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) by overseeing, mentoring, and evaluating teacher candidates during their clinical and field-based experiences. This role ensures that candidates effectively integrate pedagogy with classroom practice, meet state and institutional standards, and demonstrate professional competencies required for successful entry into the teaching profession.

CE Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. This position is part time, with flexibility in both workload and work schedule.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Conducts regular observation visits including a pre- and post-observation conference with the teacher candidate and all relevant stakeholders
2. Documents and submits observations by established program deadlines
3. Provides constructive and relevant feedback to teacher candidates on classroom observations and overall performance through effective coaching
4. Communicates with program staff and System/campus representative(s) on teacher candidates' progress and performance
5. Communicates any teacher candidate performance issues to program leadership
6. Evaluates students by a variety of means to measure their progress and compliance in field experience and inform them in a timely manner of their progress
7. Attends in-service meetings and trainings as required with the EPP and ISD partners
8. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, ISD partners and the community
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 verbal 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
• 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
• Travel to ISD partner schools as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on academic calendar and teacher candidate availability

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience
• Master's degree or higher in education or a related field
• Experience must include at least 3 years of recent documented experience in K-12 classroom teaching
• Valid Texas Classroom Teaching Certificate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years of K-12 administrative and/or supervisory experience
• Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Field Supervisor Certificate

Salary

$56.55 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement

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.

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.

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

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