Adjunct Instructor - Public Service and Safety

Lamar Institute of Technology; Beaumont (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Lamar Institute of Technology is hiring an Adjunct Instructor for the Public Service & Safety Department. The role involves teaching courses such as Crime Scene Technician and Criminal Justice, with a focus on engaging students. Candidates must have an appropriate degree and at least five years of experience in the related field. Flexible schedules, including online options, are available. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid grasp of teaching methodologies, contributing to student success within an academic setting.

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree as per specific program requirements.
• Five or more years of work experience in the PBSS program or related field.
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies and pedagogical strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and engage students actively.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Attend faculty meetings and complete training.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teaching Methodologies

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in related coursework

Associate’s degree for technical programs

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

The Adjunct Instructor’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing instruction for students enrolled in courses within the Public Service & Safety Department (PBSS), including dual credit high school students. Programs within the PBSS department include:

• Crime Scene Technician
• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management and Homeland Security
• Emergency Medical Services
• Regional Fire Academy
• Regional Police Academy

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/Preferred Qualifications

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 Associate’s
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Five years (or more) of work experience in the specifically-targeted PBSS program or related field
• 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.

Fire and EMS

Instructors in these departments may require participation in physically demanding training exercises, including lifting, moving, bending, and demonstrating emergency medical techniques.

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.