Adjunct Faculty, Physics

IMDiversity; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College System in The Woodlands, TX is seeking an Adjunct/Part-Time Physics faculty member. This role involves teaching Physics courses at the Kingwood campus, crafting engaging lessons, and using approved syllabi to drive student learning.

Responsibilities include advising students, evaluating progress, and participating in meetings and professional development. This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling and a focus on student success.

Qualifications

• Mastery of Physics content.
• (From essential job functions: teach physics and develop engaging lessons).
• Demonstrated leadership skills, collaboration and facilitation.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Ability to work with diverse people.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching and learning technologies.
• Commitment to academic excellence and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Physics courses at various times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons promoting student involvement and application of material.
• Submits required college reports and forms timely.
• Uses a course syllabus following institutional guidelines.
• Meets with and advises students before/after class or by appointment.
• Evaluates student progress and informs them promptly.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Interdisciplinary teaching

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Physics

Lone Star College System in The Woodlands, TX

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary: $55.44 per contact hour

Category: Physics

Job ID: 44620

Location: LSC-Kingwood

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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
The Chronicle of Higher Education's \"Great Colleges to Work For®\" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

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

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Kingwood

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow professionally. Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming and dental hygiene.

Location address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

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 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. Classes 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

• Teaches Physics 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

• 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