Adjunct, lifePATH BMGT

Lone Star College; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 627,000 - 937,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-Tomball seeks adjunct faculty to teach LifePATH BMGT Business Courses at various times and locations. Adjunct (part-time) hiring is based on student demand, with day, evening, and weekend classes offered. A maximum of five classes per academic year may be taught.

Required: degree in business/management and 3 years nonteaching experience; preferred: Master's in education or related field, with experience in universal design and supporting neurodivergent students.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in business/management, or MBA, or higher with 18 grad hours in business/management
• Minimum 3 years nonteaching work experience in the field
• Preferred: Master's in education or related field (e.g., Universal Design, neurodivergent-friendly teaching)

Responsibilities

• Teaches lifePATH BMGT Business Courses at a variety of times and locations
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
• Submits college reports and forms in a timely manner
• Uses a course syllabus and follows institutional guidelines
• Meets with and advises students by various methods
• Evaluates students and informs them of progress
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Handles other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

BA/BS in business/management

MBA or higher

18 graduate hours in business/admin

3 years nonteaching experience

Master's in education or related field (preferred)

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiplecategories.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create anation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, wemodel ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity,equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession oftranscendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident inglobal citizens. We are compassionate with our students,colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit oflearning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives,people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of worldcitizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities ofexcellence:

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Tomball

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transferand career training education to 80,000+ students each semester.LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution bythe Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight WorkforceCenters of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldestcollege in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range ofacademic and workforce programs and is a leading college in thehealth sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of thelifePATH program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitivedisabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership withHarris County Public Library, and we offer an early college highschool with the Tomball Independent School District.

Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide thelearning activities and support that will lead to the achievementof the course objectives and contribute to the educationalenvironment of the college and the community. Primaryresponsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within thecurriculum 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 theSystem. Lone Star College accepts application material year-roundfrom qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis.Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. Weoffer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered atvarious times and locations during the academic year. As a rule,adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academicyear.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches lifePATH BMGT Business Courses at a variety of timesand locations
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement andapplication of the material.
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timelymanner
4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, followingestablished institutional guidelines
5. Meets with and advises students either before or after class orby appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriatemethods
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achievingcourse objectives and informs students in a timely manner of theirprogress
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 asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to workeffectively with a wide variety of people, including neurodivergentpopulations
• Mastery of course content, and willingness to learn andimplement best practices for teaching neurodivergent collegestudents
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in demanding workenvironment
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizescollaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills andinterpersonal skills
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service andproviding a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructionalapproaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learningcommunities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in theirlearning
• Ideal candidates will seek and maintain relationships withservice area communities
• Must adopt a 'students first' approach to education

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No special physical demands are required toperform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within thediscipline/industry
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Class schedules will be offered in a blocked format anddeveloped for convenience of the students

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business administration ormanagement, or in a related field; or an MBA; or a bachelor'sdegree or higher in any field with 18 graduate hours in businessadministration or management; and 3 years nonteaching workexperience in the field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in education or related field
• Experience implementing Universal Design
• Experience working with neurodivergent individuals

Salary

$56.55 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,participation in a tax deferred retirement plan, professionaldevelopment opportunities and more.

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