Adjunct Faculty, Physics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Decker Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Professional development opportunities

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Physics at Lone Star College. Responsibilities include planning and teaching courses, evaluating student progress, and creating an engaging learning environment.

This part-time position requires a Master's degree in Physics or a closely related field. Flexible teaching hours are available, ensuring a supportive environment to foster student learning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics or closely related physical science.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to academic excellence and dynamic learning.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Physics courses at various times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement.
• Evaluates students' progress in achieving course objectives.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints

Interest in interdisciplinary teaching

Commitment to academic excellence

Education

Master's degree in physics or related field

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 an atmosphere of world citizenship in our students. In that pursuit we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. 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 citizenship.

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

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

Location

1280 Escondido Dr, Magnolia, TX 77354.

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 on a part‑time, semester‑by‑semester basis contingent upon the needs of the system. The maximum is five classes per academic year. Classes are offered day, evening, and weekend at various times and locations.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Physics 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 do the work but may walk, stand, bend, and occasionally carry light items such as papers, books, or small parts. 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 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 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 physics or a closely related physical science, or equivalent graduate level coursework.

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.