Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics CTE-CE

Lone Star College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking part-time teaching faculty for various courses. The role focuses on creating an engaging educational environment and requires a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or related fields, along with relevant experience. Faculty will be responsible for lesson planning, student evaluation, and maintaining academic standards.

Competitive pay at $55.44 per contact hour is offered along with a supportive work environment and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6 to 9 college hours in Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, or related discipline.
• 3 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging lessons promoting student involvement.
• Submit college reports and forms timely.
• Update and submit course syllabus per guidelines.
• Meet with and advise students as necessary.
• Evaluate student progress and report in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Attend annual meetings, trainings, and orientation as required.
• Complete onboarding and professional development requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Collaborative work

MS Office software proficiency

Commitment to community college mission

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting)

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

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.

CE Adjunct faculty are hired in a part‑time capacity on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. 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. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes that are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

1. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
2. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
3. Utilizes, updates and submits a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
4. Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
5. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
6. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
7. Attends annual meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
8. Completes 15 hours of onboarding training and 15 hours of professional development requirements
9. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skills in project leadership
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work collaboratively
• Familiarity with MS Office software
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college
• Demonstrated communication and computer skills
• Demonstrated commitment to quality service to students
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead change

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 & Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled office 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

• Bachelor's degree with 6 to 9 college hours in any of the following: Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting and/or related discipline, and 3 years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Math
• Texas Teaching Certificate

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

By joining our institution, you will enjoy 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. 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 at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.