Adjunct Instructor - Biomedical Engineering Technology

Lamar Institute of Technology; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar Institute of Technology seeks an Adjunct Instructor for Biomedical Engineering Technology to teach courses in the Industrial & Engineering Technology (IAET) department, including dual credit high school students.

Hours vary by course schedule and may include day, evening, weekend, or online formats. This is an exempt position with flexible scheduling and online work arrangements depending on course type.

Qualifications

• Degree as required by program instructor qualifications.
• Experience in the targeted program or related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong teaching and communication skills.
• Good time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as scheduled and actively engage students in the learning process.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assess courses at departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete required training such as Blackboard Online Instructor Certification and Title IX training.
• Utilize TLC and SHSU resources to improve teaching skills.
• Adhere to TSUS and LIT policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching methods

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.


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Job Summary

The Adjunct Instructor for Biomedical Engineering Technology’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing instruction for students enrolled in courses in Biomedical Engineering Courses in the Industrial & Engineering Technology (IAET) department at Lamar Institute of Technology, including dual credit high school students.
Courses and programs within the IAET department include: Adjunct Instructors must be qualified and competent to teach applicable courses within the degree and certificate programs - requirements vary. Hours vary depending on the need and course schedule and may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes, including online. Flexible scheduling and online work arrangements are available (depending upon course type and configuration). This is an exempt position.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teach courses as scheduled and actively engage students in the learning process


• Maintain ethical and professional behavior


• Attend adjunct faculty meetings


• Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels


• Complete required training, such as Blackboard Online Instructor Certification and Title IX Training, etc.


• Utilize LIT’s Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Faculty Online Development Training to continually hone and improve professional knowledge and teaching skills


• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to the policies and procedures contained in the TSUS and LIT Policies and Procedures Manual


• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Appropriate degree, in accordance with specific program instructor qualifications.


• For example, some programs require a Master’s degree, while other, more technical programs may require an Associates Work experience in the specifically-targeted program or related field


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications


• Knowledge of teaching methodologies/pedagogical strategies


• Possess good verbal and written communication skills


• Possess good time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related coursework


• Experience teaching in higher education


• Related field and/or industry certifications

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

• Lamar Institute of Technology is an E-Verify Employer.


• This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record
  information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.