Faculty, Anesthesia Technology

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College teaches and serves at Kingwood near Houston, welcoming applicants for a faculty role in Anesthesia Technology. The candidate will plan, develop and teach courses, support student learning, and participate in college service.

This position emphasizes professionalism, clear communication, and engagement with a diverse student body. Responsibilities include delivering courses at multiple times/locations, using varied teaching methods, evaluating progress, and maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Mastery of course content and ability to teach Anesthesia Technology.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Commitment to academic excellence and service to students and college.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Anesthesia Technology courses at various times and locations.
• Improves instruction with innovative methodologies and delivery methods.
• Develops and uses syllabi within college guidelines.
• Plans uses a variety of teaching methods and materials for diverse learners.
• Evaluates students and informs them of progress in a timely manner.
• Submits required college reports and forms.
• Reviews and recommends student learning materials.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Provides access to students via office hours and electronic communication.
• Responsible for professional development and institutional service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Academic excellence commitment

Instructional approaches

Student engagement strategies

Education

Associate degree or higher in Anesthesia Technology or healthcare-related field

Three years of experience as Anesthesia Technologist

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. Our culture, then,requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, whileimmeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We areself-accountable to being respectful to others through clear andprofessional communication. 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-Kingwood

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.

Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic communitycollege located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston,has an opening for someone interested in working with a diversegroup of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives ofstudents and grow professionally. Kingwood focuses on fulfillingindividual dreams and enhancing community life and offers uniqueprograms in respiratory care, computer gaming and dentalhygiene.

Location address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

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 achievementof the course objectives and contribute to the educationalenvironment of the college and the community. The faculty member'srole encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation,professional development, and institutional service. Primaryresponsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within thecurriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches courses in Anesthesia Technology at a variety of timesand locations in response to institutional needs
2. Makes continuous efforts to improve the quality of instructionby reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques,and delivery methods
3. Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratorywithin college and departmental guidelines
4. Plans, develops and uses a variety of teaching methods andmaterials that assist students in meeting course objectives andwhich are appropriate for students with differing educational andexperiential backgrounds and learning styles
5. Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievementof stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner oftheir progress in the course
6. Submits required college reports and forms
7. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learningmaterials
8. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleaguesand the community
9. Provides access to students through posted office hours,electronic communication and other appropriate methods
10. Responsible for professional development and institutionalservice as determined in consultation with the Dean
11. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizescollaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills andinterpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to workeffectively with a wide variety of people
• 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

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 tocarry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or labenvironment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors arerequired to meet with classes at all scheduled times and beavailable to students outside of class instruction

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or higher in Anesthesia Technology, OR anotherhealthcare-related field (e.g., Respiratory Care/Therapist,Surgical Technology, Nursing) along with appropriate credential andthree (3) years of experience in the field as an AnesthesiaTechnologist

Salary

Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by yourrelated experience and education. Should you receive an offer ofemployment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in theapplication process will be utilized to calculate your salaryoffer. The information outlined below will provide the Office ofHuman Resources everything needed to determine an accurate startingsalary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your workexperience. The resume should include the following information foreach position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred inthe Lone Star College job description should be included in theresume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a fullcomprehensive and competitive benefits package, wellness programs,professional development opportunities, sabbatical opportunitiesand more.

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