Faculty, Drama

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College-Kingwood in Kingwood, TX invites applications for a faculty member in Drama to provide learning activities and support that lead to course objectives and contribute to the college's educational environment.

The position emphasizes professional development, institutional service, and the use of innovative teaching methods to engage diverse learners, uphold academic excellence, and foster a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• MA or MFA in Drama or Theatre or 18 graduate hours in Drama as specified.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Drama courses across locations and times per institutional needs.
• Develops and uses a syllabus within college guidelines.
• Plans and applies varied teaching methods and materials for diverse learners.
• Evaluates student progress and provides timely feedback.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and community.
• Meets with classes during scheduled times and is available outside class hours.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration

Student-centered teaching

Education

MA or MFA degree in Drama or Theatre, or Master's with 18 graduate hours in Drama

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 in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on 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, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity,equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of worldcitizenry.

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

Campus Marketing Statement

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 Drama at a variety of times and locations inresponse 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 comfortablyto do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing;bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or smallparts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands arerequired to perform 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
• 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:

• MA or MFA degree in Drama or Theatre, or a Master's degree with18 graduate hours in Drama

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 the resume 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 participates in the E-Verify program, under whichLone Star College provides the federal government with informationfrom each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee isauthorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available atwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

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