Adjunct Faculty, lifePATH

Inside Higher Ed; Houston (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

An educational institution is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach LifePATH courses in Houston, Texas. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in teaching individuals with cognitive disabilities. The ideal candidate will create engaging lesson plans and evaluate student progress. Compensation is $55.44 per contact hour, alongside benefits such as tuition waiver and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience teaching individuals with cognitive disabilities.
• Strong commitment to academic excellence and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach LifePATH courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress.

Skills

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints

Mastery of course content

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to engage students in their learning

Demonstrated leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

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Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, lifePATH
Location: LSC-Montgomery
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 42623

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 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

• Teaches LifePATH 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

• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Mastery of course content (and teaching people with cognitive disabilities)
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a demanding work environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• 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 the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning
• Ideal candidates will seek and maintain relationships with service area communities
• Must adopt a "students first" approach to education

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule And Conditions

• Equipment used includes, 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 convenience of the students

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits: tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.

How to Apply

All applicants must apply online only. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand‑delivered. When applying for an instructional position, please include Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

EEO Statement

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.