Adjunct Faculty, Instrumentation Technology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 61,167 - 87,117; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Instrumentation Technology to plan, develop, and teach courses to contribute to student learning. Candidates should have an Associate's degree or higher and three years of non-teaching work experience related to the subject matter. The role necessitates excellent communication skills and the ability to engage students collaboratively. Compensation is $53.82 per contact hour with benefits including tuition waiver and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years non-teaching work experience in the subject matter.
• Demonstrated ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching and adult learning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Instrumentation Technology courses at various times.
• Creates engaging lessons promoting student involvement.
• Evaluates students' progress in achieving course objectives.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership skills in collaboration

Ability to engage students

Education

Associate's degree or higher in engineering technology

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Instrumentation Technology

Location: LSC-Process Technology Center

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 44611

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. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Instrumentation Technology 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; 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 and exceptional service, providing a dynamic climate for life‑long 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 requires some physical exertion, including long periods of standing, walking over rough or uneven surfaces, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities, and lifting moderately heavy items. The job may require above‑average agility and dexterity.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a 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 is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or laboratory environment with exposure to safety hazards typical within the industry
• 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 or higher in engineering technology or a related engineering field. Minimum three years non‑teaching work experience in the subject matter to be taught.

Salary

$53.82 per contact hour.

Benefits

Tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

EEO and Background Check

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 the 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