Adjunct Faculty, HVAC

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Decker Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Professional development opportunities

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lone Star College-Magnolia Center is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Heating, AC and Refrigeration courses on a part-time basis. Classes are offered day, evening, and weekend at multiple times and locations during the academic year.

Essential duties include preparing engaging lessons, using syllabi, advising students, and evaluating progress. The role demands the ability to work with diverse learners and maintain professional relationships within the college community.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in AC/Heating & Refrigeration and 3 years non-teaching work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Heating, AC and Refrigeration 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

Mastery of content

Leadership

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teaching

Student engagement

Lifelong learning

Technology in learning

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in AC/Heating & Refrigeration

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-Magnolia Center

The Lone Star College-Magnolia Center is a state-of-the-art,full-service satellite center that serves as a dynamic hub for higher education in Southwest Montgomery and Southeast Walker counties.

Location address is 1280 Escondido Dr, Magnolia, TX 77354.

Lone Star College System offers high-quality, low-cost academictransfer and career training opportunities to 90,000 students eachsemester. The college system has eight main colleges, eightcenters, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone StarCorporate College.

LSC-Magnolia Center offers students the opportunity to completeassociate degrees for university transfer and pursue workforcecertifications in HVAC and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

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-round from 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 Heating, AC and Refrigeration courses at a variety oftimes and locations
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timelymanner
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 appropriatemethods
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; Style that emphasizescollaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal 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 and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches 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 objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, and defending 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 general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within thediscipline/industry
• 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 exposure to safety hazards typical within theindustry
• 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:

• Associate's degree in AC/Heating & Refrigeration and 3years non-teaching work experience in the field

Salary

$55.44 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.

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 atwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

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