Adjunct Faculty, Visual Communications

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,008 - 89,739; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading community college in Houston is seeking an instructor for Visual Communication courses. The role requires expertise in visual communication, a relevant associate's degree and at least three years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include course planning, engaging teachings, and advising students. The position offers a supportive work environment and benefits such as a tuition waiver and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years non-teaching work experience in the visual communication field with demonstrated proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Visual Communication courses.
• Creates engaging lessons to promote student involvement.
• Advises students and evaluates their progress.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Attends required meetings and trainings.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with diverse groups

Interest in interdisciplinary teaching

Commitment to academic excellence

Ability to engage students

Education

Associate's degree or higher in visual communication

Tools

Microsoft Windows environment

Job description

Job 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 Visual Communication 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 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, 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 a 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's degree or higher in visual communication related field with minimum of 3 years non‑teaching work experience in the field with demonstrated evidence of proficiency

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

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.

Location

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

EEO Statement

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