Adjunct Faculty, Professional Pilot

Lone Star College; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 79,260 - 112,886; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Excellent work/life balance

Job summary

A Texas community college seeks part-time faculty to teach Professional Pilot courses, emphasizing a commitment to student engagement and learning outcomes. Candidates must hold an associate degree or higher and current FAA certifications. The position offers a flexible schedule with classes at varying times. Compensation is $69.74 per contact hour, and faculty are expected to create engaging lessons that promote student involvement. A collaborative teaching approach and a minimum of three years of industry experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of nonteaching industry experience required.
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor certifications needed.
• Collaborative and innovative teaching approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach Professional Pilot courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement.
• Evaluate students and inform them of their progress.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints

Commitment to academic excellence

Ability to engage students in their learning

Education

Associate degree or higher

Current FAA certifications

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

Location address is 777 Conroe Park North Drive, Conroe, TX 77303.

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 Professional Pilot 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


• Ensures safety standards are met in accordance with the FAA, AABI, and institution requirements


• 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. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items (up to 10 pounds), such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile; extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Requires the ability to give and receive detailed information through oral communication and to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, including conveying detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, concisely, loudly or quickly. No additional 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 any field; Current FAA certifications of both Certified Flight Instructor Airplane and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument OR both Advanced Ground Instructor and Instrument Ground Instructor; at least 3 years of nonteaching industry experience

Salary

$69.74 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.

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.