Adjunct Faculty, Spanish

Lone Star College; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 63,008 - 89,739; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College in Texas is seeking an adjunct (part-time) Spanish instructor to teach courses at various times and locations. The role involves creating engaging lessons, advising students, and meeting all required college reporting and governance processes.

The position is contingent on student demand, with day, evening, and weekend classes offered. Candidates should hold a master's degree or have 18 graduate hours in the discipline and be prepared for a flexible teaching schedule.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the discipline or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline.
• Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand.
• Ability to teach Spanish courses in various times and locations.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Spanish 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
• Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned

Skills

Mastery of course content

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Distance learning

Education

Master's degree in the discipline

18 graduate hours in the discipline

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 and a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches Spanish 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
• Performs 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 and 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 during the workday. Light walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items (papers, books, or small parts), or driving an automobile may be required. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipped with a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Classroom and/or lab environment is climate‑controlled with minimal safety hazards
• Hours vary by 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 the discipline or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

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