Adjunct Faculty, Visual Communications-Digital Media

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax‑deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College in Houston, Texas is looking for an adjunct faculty member to teach Visual Communication courses on a part-time basis. Candidates must hold an Associate's degree and have three years of relevant non-teaching work experience. The role includes creating engaging materials, evaluating students, and providing guidance.

The position offers a pay rate of $55.44 per contact hour along with benefits such as tuition waiver and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of non‑teaching work experience in the field.
• Demonstrated evidence of proficiency in field related to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach Visual Communication courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement.
• Evaluate students' progress and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to engage students

Education

Associate's degree or higher in digital media or a related field

Tools

PC workstation

Job description

Commitment to Mission

As an adjunct faculty member, you carry 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

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

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 on a part‑time, semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon system needs. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach Visual Communication courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Submit required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Meet with and advise students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative, teamwork‑oriented style.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrated 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 and exceptional service, providing a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and effective use of technology.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. The employee typically sits comfortably to do the work, with occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers or books, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation 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.
• 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 digital media or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of non‑teaching work experience in the field, with demonstrated evidence of proficiency.

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver
• Tax‑deferred retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities

EEO Statement

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