Adjunct Faculty, lifePATH

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 63,008 - 89,739; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for part-time adjunct faculty to teach LifePATH courses at Lone Star College in Conroe, Texas. Responsibilities include planning and teaching courses, creating engaging materials, and evaluating student progress.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and experience with individuals with cognitive disabilities, demonstrating leadership and commitment to academic excellence.

The position offers a supportive work environment and competitive compensation at $55.44 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with individuals with cognitive disabilities.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Teach LifePATH courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons promoting student involvement.
• Submit required reports and forms timely.
• Advise students on academic matters.
• Evaluate and inform students on their progress.

Skills

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints

Mastery of course content

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to academic excellence

Ability to develop instructional approaches

Student engagement strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree in education or related field

Job description

Job Description

The role is taught by adjunct faculty part‑time on a semester‑by‑semester basis at Lone Star College. The faculty member is responsible for providing 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.

Purpose and Scope

Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year to meet student demand. The faculty member is expected to provide day, evening, and weekend classes.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teach LifePATH courses at a variety of times and locations.
2. Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
3. Submit required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
4. Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
5. Meet with and advise students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
6. Evaluate students to measure progress in achieving course objectives and inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
7. Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
8. Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
9. Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Mastery of course content and teaching individuals with cognitive disabilities.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a demanding work environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative, teamwork, and facilitation style.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and 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.
• Use effective strategies to engage students in learning.
• Seek and maintain relationships with service area communities.
• Adopt a "students first" approach to education.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. The employee typically sits comfortably to perform work. Walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, and driving an automobile may be required. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

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.
• Class schedules will be offered in a blocked format and developed for the convenience of the students.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field.
• Experience implementing Universal Design.

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

Benefits include a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, 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.