Adjunct Faculty, French

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 5,500 - 6,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Participation in tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach French courses. This role is part-time and requires a Master's degree or equivalent qualifications. Faculty will create engaging lessons that facilitate learning and student involvement.

The position offers a supportive work environment with benefits such as tuition waivers and professional development opportunities. Candidates must be available to teach at various times, including days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline.
• Ability to effectively engage students in their learning.
• Strong commitment to academic excellence and dynamic climate for lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Teaches French courses at various times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement.
• Submits required college reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Interest in interdisciplinary teaching

Education

Master’s degree in the discipline or 18 graduate hours in the discipline

Job description

Job Description

The responsibility of teaching faculty is to provide learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities include planning, developing, and teaching courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired part‑time on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon system demand. They may teach up to five classes per academic year and are scheduled for classes during the day, evening, and weekend.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches French 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 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 and work effectively with a wide variety of people
• 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 a dynamic climate for lifelong learning
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and 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 while performing the work. Some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items such as papers or books, or driving may be required. No special physical demands are needed to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment: PC workstation with 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 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 the discipline or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

The position offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, a tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.

EEO Statement

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