Adjunct Instructor - Dual Enrollment

Lamar Institute of Technology; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont, Texas, is seeking instructors for dual credit courses. This role requires a Master's degree and good communication skills. Instructors will teach onsite or online, maintain office hours, and engage students actively. Understanding educational trends and utilizing tools like Blackboard are crucial. Physical requirements include being stationary for significant periods and operating office equipment. Lamar is an E‑Verify employer, and the position is security-sensitive.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent industry certification required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and engage students in the learning process.
• Maintain office hours and attend faculty meetings.
• Complete necessary training and adhere to institutional policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Computer usage (Email, Word, Spreadsheets)

Education

Master’s degree or required industry certification

Tools

Banner

Blackboard

Starfish

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.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for teaching courses as assigned for students enrolled in dual credit courses. The instructor may teach onsite at a local independent school district or via online instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as scheduled and actively engage students in the learning process.
• Maintain one office hour per week per course.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assess courses at departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete required training, such as Blackboard certification and Title IX training.
• Must have reliable transportation for travel to assigned instructional sites.
• Utilize LIT’s Teaching and Learning Center 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.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Appropriate degree in accordance with specific program instructor qualifications (e.g., a master’s degree, associate degree, or required industry certification or license).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time‑management skills.
• Awareness of national issues and trends in education and related fields.
• Ability to use computers for email, Word documents, and basic spreadsheets.
• Experience requirements will vary depending on the discipline being taught.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience with Banner, Blackboard, Starfish, etc.

Supplemental Information

• Physical Requirements: ability to remain in a stationary position for most of the time, occasionally move within an office to access documents, and constantly operate computer or other office equipment.
• 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.
• Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.