Adjunct Faculty, Fire Science Technology

Lone Star College; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Fire Science Technology courses on a part-time basis, including night classes at various campus locations in the Cy-Fair area. Classes are offered day, evening, and weekend slots as needed to match student demand.

Adjunct faculty work a maximum of five classes per academic year, with responsibilities spanning lesson development, student advising, and timely reporting within established guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in fire science or related field (AAS).
• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field with 4 years non-teaching experience.
• Texas Commission of Fire Protection seals: Fire Instructor 2, Fire Officer 1.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Fire Science Technology courses at various times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons to promote student involvement and application.
• Submits required college reports and forms on time.
• Follows a course syllabus and institutional guidelines.
• Meets with and advises students before/after class or by appointment.
• Evaluates student progress and informs them timely.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and community.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Interdisciplinary teaching

Academic excellence

Service learning

Adult learning methodologies

Engage students

Education

Associate's degree in fire science or related field

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

4 years non-teaching work experience in the field

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

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiplecategories.

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 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 bythe Chronicle of Higher Education.

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

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFairCommunity, the college provides a full range of offerings includingunique programs in fire science technology, logistics managementand sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, thecollege has experienced record growth and supports an excitinglearning environment that brings together state-of-the-arttechnology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX77433.

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 Fire Science Technology courses at a variety of timesand 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 requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion,such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objectsover 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, anddefending oneself or others against physical attack

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 tocarry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or labenvironment with minimal exposure to safety hazards typical withinthe industry
• 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

• Associate's degree in fire science or related field AAS OR aBachelor's degree or higher in a related field with 4 yearsnon-teaching work experience in the field. Additional requirementsare Texas Commission of Fire Protection, Fire Instructor 2, FireOfficer 1, and Fire Fighter Intermediate OR IFSAC seals in Fireinstructor 2, Fire Officer 1, firefighter 1, firefighter 2, hazmatawareness and hazmat ops

Salary

$59.80 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.

Special Instructions

This position will only be teaching night classes.

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