Instructor, Core Curriculum - San Marcos

Lamar State College-Orange; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Orange is seeking a full-time faculty member who will prioritize teaching and learning in various subjects such as Math, American History, and more. Candidates are required to have at least a master's degree in the teaching discipline with experience in higher education preferred. The position entails responsibilities including classroom instruction, curriculum development, and student assessment. Located in Orange, Texas, this role offers an opportunity to impact student success through engaging and effective educational practices.

Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in teaching discipline or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Knowledgeable about teaching methodologies and pedagogical strategies.
• Good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for students in core curriculum classes.
• Attend workshops and assist in curriculum development.
• Schedule office hours and be available for departmental obligations.
• Conduct student assessments and evaluate learning outcomes.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Time management

Education

Master's degree in teaching discipline

Job description

LSCO 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

Employees will have a teaching emphasis. The instructional faculty position focuses on teaching, scholarship, and service. The apportionment of responsibilities may be modified for a specific position and semester due to classes or other variables that affect teaching assignments. Faculty will teach assigned classes on the Texas State University campus as part of the TXST‑LSCO Gateway Program.

The TXST‑LSCO Gateway Program is a co‑enrollment partnership between Texas State University and Lamar State College Orange that provides students with an affordable, structured pathway to a Texas State degree. Students co‑enroll at both institutions, taking LSCO coursework and Texas State courses taught on the San Marcos campus, while enjoying full student privileges at both schools. Upon successful completion of two long semesters and maintaining a 2.25 GPA at each institution, students earn guaranteed admission to Texas State University without reapplication.

The full‑time faculty member’s responsibilities include providing instruction for students enrolled in core curriculum classes, attending workshops, seminars, and conferences to advance teaching skills, assisting in curriculum development as needed, scheduling office hours (7:30‑5:30, and possibly evening hours), and being available for departmental, divisional, and institutional obligations.

We are seeking faculty credentialed to teach one or more of the following subjects: Math, American History, Government/Political Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Creative Arts, Life and Physical Sciences, Communication, Language, Philosophy & Culture.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Classroom preparation, supervision, and instruction, in face‑to‑face, online, or hybrid venues, as assigned by the College Administration.
• Field‑based or off‑campus instruction.
• Laboratory design, preparation, instruction, supervision, and other associated responsibilities.
• Measurement of student performance including the preparation, administration, grading, and evaluation of tests, papers, examinations, and research projects; reporting grades; and participation in the assessment of course and program outcomes.
• Conduct assessment and evaluation of student learning outcomes for each course, department or program outcomes, and general education student learning outcomes as appropriate.
• Conferences with, and academic advisement of students including assistance with degree plans, registration, and course assistance.
• Coordination and supervision of student activities directly related to the academic program.
• Experiments in teaching methods and teaching‑oriented research, including the creation of effective learning environments.
• Writing letters of recommendation for students.
• Selection and procurement of books, films, and other materials for classroom, library, learning center, or laboratory use.
• Periodic evaluation of library holdings and recommendations of books and other materials to be ordered by the library or learning center.
• Development of new courses and programs of study, including web‑based and other technology‑based instruction.
• Actively participate in curriculum development, including the establishment of program and student learning outcomes, and the reporting of learning outcomes results as required by departmental procedures.

Professional Development & Pedagogy Advancement

• On‑going reading and research to maintain proficiency and growth in one’s field of professional specialization.
• Attend professional development opportunities regularly, as required by College Administration.
• Holding membership or office in professional associations.
• Attendance and participation in meetings, conferences, and conventions of professional associations.

Service Responsibilities

• Support student success by assisting with and participating in commencement, PTK inductions, and other related ceremonies.
• Service on institutional and affiliated committees.
• Service on professional association committees.
• Participation in college‑wide assessment activities.
• Participation in institutionally sponsored activities to recruit students.
• Interviewing and screening candidates for faculty and staff appointments.
• Coordination, advisement, and supervision of student organizations or student activities not directly related to the academic program.
• Advisement and counseling of students.
• Participation in sponsored community service or community projects.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned by College Administration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess an earned master’s degree in teaching discipline or a master’s degree in any subject with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies/pedagogical strategies.
• Possess good time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in higher education is preferred.
• Related field and/or industry certifications, if applicable.

LSCO 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. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.