Adjunct Faculty, Sociology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Decker Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-Magnolia Center seeks an adjunct Sociology instructor to teach courses at varied times and locations. You will design engaging lessons, align with course objectives, and support student learning in a dynamic campus setting.

The role supports student success through rigorous academic standards, collaborative teaching, and use of learning technologies. This is a part-time position with multiple schedules and campuses.

Qualifications

• Mastery of course content and subject knowledge in sociology.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with colleagues and students.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Open to diverse viewpoints and collaborative work with varied people.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching and learning technologies.
• Commitment to academic excellence and student success.
• Experience with service learning and learning communities is desirable.
• Ability to engage students using effective instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Sociology courses at various times and locations.
• Develops engaging lessons promoting student involvement.
• Submits reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Uses a course syllabus aligned with institutional guidelines.
• Meets with and advises students by various means.
• Evaluates student progress and communicates outcomes.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Attends required meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Assumes other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership and collaboration

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Interdisciplinary teaching

Academic excellence

Service learning / civic engagement

Using learning technologies

Education

Master's in sociology or Master's with 18 graduate hours in sociology

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability 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" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton 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 anation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, wemodel ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity,equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession oftranscendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident inglobal citizens. We are compassionate with our students,colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit oflearning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives,people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of worldcitizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities ofexcellence:

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

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Magnolia Center

The Lone Star College-Magnolia Center is a state-of-the-art,full-service satellite center that serves as a dynamic hub forhigher education in Southwest Montgomery and Southeast Wallercounties.

Lone Star College System offers high-quality, low-cost academictransfer and career training opportunities to 90,000 students eachsemester. The college system has eight main colleges, eightcenters, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone StarCorporate College.

LSC-Magnolia Center offers students the opportunity to completeassociate degrees for university transfer and pursue workforcecertifications in HVAC and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Location address is 1280 Escondido Dr, Magnolia, TX 77354.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide thelearning activities and support that will lead to the achievementof the course objectives and contribute to the educationalenvironment of the college and the community. Primaryresponsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within thecurriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on asemester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of theSystem. Lone Star College accepts application material year-roundfrom qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis.Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. Weoffer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered atvarious times and locations during the academic year. As a rule,adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academicyear.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches Sociology courses at a variety of times andlocations
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement andapplication of the material.
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timelymanner
4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, followingestablished institutional guidelines
5. Meets with and advises students either before or after class orby appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriatemethods
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achievingcourse objectives and informs students in a timely manner of theirprogress
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 asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; Style that emphasizescollaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills andinterpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; Ability to workeffectively with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, servicelearning, learning technologies, course development, and adultlearning methodologies including collaborative learning, learningcommunities and distance learning
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service andproviding a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructionalapproaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learningcommunities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in theirlearning

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No special physical demands are required toperform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within thediscipline/industry
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed tocarry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or labenvironment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors arerequired to meet with classes at all scheduled times and beavailable to students outside of class instruction

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's in sociology or a Master's with 18 graduate hours insociology

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,participation in a tax deferred retirement plan, professionaldevelopment opportunities and more.

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