Adjunct Faculty, Math

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Participation in tax deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Math courses. Responsibilities include course planning, teaching, and maintaining student engagement and academic integrity.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Mathematics and exhibits strong communication and leadership skills. Benefits include a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mathematics or 18 graduate hours in Mathematics or Statistics are required.
• Demonstrates interest in collaborative learning and distance learning.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Math courses at various times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement.
• Evaluates students and informs them of their progress.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Interdisciplinary teaching interest

Ability to engage students

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics or related field

Job description

Job Description

The role of Adjunct Faculty involves providing learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of 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.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Math 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; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrates 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 the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. The employee sits comfortably to perform the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, 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.
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/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 Mathematics or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Mathematics or Statistics

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

Benefits include supportiveness, 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.