Adjunct Faculty, Welding Inspection

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Professional development opportunities

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Work‑life balance

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Welding Inspection Technology at multiple times and locations in the Texas area. The role requires teaching responsibilities across day, evening, and weekend classes, with a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Adjunct (part-time) status is contingent on student demand and campus needs. Responsibilities include designing engaging lessons, adhering to course syllabi, and maintaining professionalism with students and colleagues

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in metals science (metallurgy, welding technology, agriculture mechanics, industrial education, industrial arts, or industrial technology).
• Three years of related work experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Welding Inspection Technology 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 before/after class or by appointment; uses electronic communication.
• Evaluates students to measure progress and informs them of progress.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership

Oral and written communication

Diverse viewpoints

Interdisciplinary teaching

Academic excellence

Instructional design & tech

Student engagement strategies

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in metals science/welding technology/related

3 years related work experience

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

One LSC Philosophy

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals

1. Opportunity through financial resilience


2. Leading in academic excellence


3. Strength in culture and talent development


4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are self‑accountable to being respectful to others through clear and professional communication. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

• Student Invested


• Content Expert


• Pedagogically Excellent


• Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College–East Aldine Center

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two‑year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

The Lone Star College-East Aldine Center, located in the heart of the East Aldine Town Center, serves as a comprehensive educational hub offering opportunities for learners at every stage. Students can advance their education through GED and ESOL programs, complete academic transfer coursework, or gain career‑ready skills through workforce training in high‑demand fields such as Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT), Welding, HVAC, CNA, CMA, EKG, and more. The center is also home to Aldine ISD's Avalos P‑TECH program, empowering local high school students to earn college credit while preparing for future academic and career success.

The address is 2430 Aldine Mail Route Road, Houston, TX 77039. All applicants must reside in Texas.

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. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches Welding Inspection Technology 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, 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 exposure to safety hazards typical within the industry


• 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 or Bachelor's degree in metals science (metallurgy, composite science, etc.), or welding technology, agriculture mechanics, industrial education, industrial arts, or industrial technology and 3 years related work experience in the field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ASNT Level II or III certification in one or more of the following nondestructive testing methods: UT, PAUT, RT, MT, PT, ET, and/or an AWS CWI. ISO 9712 or other Inspection certifications will be considered

Salary

$61.00 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement

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.

Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E‑Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E‑Verify.

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