Adjunct Faculty, Polysomnography

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 61,167 - 87,117; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Texas is seeking part-time Adjunct Faculty for Polysomnography. This role involves teaching courses and creating engaging lessons for students. Candidates should have an Associate degree in Polysomnography or a related field, along with relevant credentials and experience. Join a dynamic educational environment dedicated to student success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Polysomnography, Respiratory Care, or another healthcare-related field with RPSGT credential.
• Three years of experience as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Polysomnography courses at various times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons for student involvement.
• Evaluates students’ progress in achieving course objectives.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people

Interest in interdisciplinary teaching

Commitment to academic excellence

Ability to engage students

Education

Associate degree or higher in Polysomnography or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Polysomnography

Location: LSC-Kingwood

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 42511

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.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Polysomnography 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 lifelong 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. 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
• 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

• Associate degree or higher in Polysomnography, Respiratory Care, OR another healthcare-related field (e.g., OTA, Surgical Technology, Nursing) along with appropriate RPSGT credential and three years of experience in the field as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Salary

$53.82 per contact hour.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.