Adjunct Faculty, Game Design and Simulation

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 76,374; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Game Design and Simulation to teach part-time at LSC-Kingwood. Responsibilities include teaching courses, creating engaging lessons, and advising students. Candidates should have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of experience or certification. A commitment to student success and academic excellence is essential. The position offers $55.44 per contact hour, with flexible hours depending on class schedules.

Qualifications

• 3 years of nonteaching work experience or industry certification is required.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching and adult learning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Game Design and Simulation courses.
• Creates engaging lessons to promote student involvement.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership skills

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Game Design and Simulation

Location: LSC-Kingwood

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 44600

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

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. We are compassionate, innovative, and create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.

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

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.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. They may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Game Design and Simulation 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 with a collaborative, teamwork-oriented style.
• 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 and providing a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.
• Demonstrated 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. The employee sits comfortably to do the work, may walk, stand, bend, carry light items, or drive an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment includes a PC workstation on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment.
• 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 vary depending on class time; instructors must be available to students outside of class instruction.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in digital software media, computer science, computer information systems, computer engineering, computer information technology, or related field and 3 years of nonteaching work experience or industry certification.

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

EEO Statement

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