Adjunct Faculty, Geography

Lone Star College; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 64,747 - 86,788; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College seeks an adjunct Geography instructor to teach courses across multiple times and locations. You will create engaging lessons, assess student progress, and adhere to college guidelines for syllabus usage and reporting.

Instructors meet with students before/after class or by appointment, provide guidance, and collaborate with colleagues to foster an interactive learning environment. This position is part-time and semester-by-semester.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geography or 18 graduate hours in Geography.
• Ability to teach Geography courses at various times and locations.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Geography 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 their 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

Skills

Geography content mastery

Strong communication

Interdisciplinary teaching

Adult learning methods

Service learning

Distance learning

Education

Master's degree in Geography or 18 graduate hours in Geography

Job description

Job Description

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 Hiring

Adjunct faculty are hired on a part‑time, semester‑by‑semester basis and may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches Geography 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 their 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 with a 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
• Demonstrated 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 effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary; may involve walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, and driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes PC workstation, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work performed in a climate‑controlled classroom 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 in Geography or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Geography

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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