Adjunct, Faculty Water/Wastewater Technician CTE-CE

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 73,012 - 77,145; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College in Houston is seeking an Adjunct, Faculty Water/Wastewater Technician CTE-CE to deliver courses and support student learning in the Continuing Education program.

This part-time role offers teaching across day, evening and weekend classes, with schedules posted per semester and responsibilities to develop engaging lessons, assess progress, and maintain professional relationships.

Qualifications

• Trade school completion required; minimum experience in water or wastewater technology preferred.
• At least 3 years of documented experience in water or wastewater technology or teaching.
• Current Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Class C License or higher in Water Operation (groundwater & distribution).
• Current TCEQ Wastewater Class C License or higher.
• Preferred: TCEQ Class C Surface Water License or higher.

Responsibilities

• Teaches water and wastewater operations, production, distribution, and treatment 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.
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Collaborative work

Communication skills

Computer skills

Commitment to mission of the college

Education

Trade school completion

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct, Faculty Water/Wastewater Technician CTE-CE

Purpose and Scope

It is the responsibility of the Continuing Education Instructors 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.

PT CE Instructors 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.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches water and wastewater operations, production, distribution, and treatment 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 ability and commitment to work collaboratively
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college
• Demonstrated communication and computer skills
• Demonstrated commitment to quality service to students

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 & Conditions

• Equipment used includes, 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
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office 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

• Trade school completion
• At least 3 years of documented experience working or teaching in a role focusing on water or wastewater technology. or teaching Welding
• Current Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Class C License or higher in Water Operation to include both groundwater and distribution
• Current TCEQ Wastewater Class C License or higher

Preferred Qualifications

• Current TCEQ Class C Surface Water License or higher

Salary

$53.82 per contact hour.

EEO Statement

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