Instructor, Smart Building Technology (CE) (Part Time) - Adjunct

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston City College is seeking an adjunct Instructor for Smart Building Technology (CE) in Houston, Texas. This part-time position supports the college curriculum and delivers courses in alignment with higher education standards using diverse teaching methods.

The instructor will develop syllabi, maintain LMS shells for assigned courses, provide advisement, and participate in department activities while keeping accurate records and contributing to student engagement.

Qualifications

• Provide expertise to support college curriculum and programs.
• Establish courses following higher education standards and engage students.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate skill and knowledge in teaching discipline.
• Improve instruction using innovative methodologies and delivery methods.
• Develop and use a syllabus for each course and submit to department chair.
• Plan and use varied teaching methods and materials for diverse learners.
• Evaluate students and inform progress in a timely manner.
• Keep accurate student records and submit reports within timelines.
• Review and recommend textbooks and learning materials.
• Teach courses at various times, locations, and modalities.
• Develop and maintain an LMS shell for assigned courses.
• Use equipment responsibly and assist with maintenance of instructional laboratories.
• Demonstrate competence in using technology in the classroom.

Job description

Instructor, Smart Building Technology (CE) (Part Time) - Adjunct Houston, Texas, Central New Adjunct 26002R8 Requisition # 1 day ago Post Date

SUMMARY

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development and institutional and community service.

The incumbent will teach a total number of hours based on CE workload each semester in area(s) of competency and participate as a part-time instructor in the activities of the department, division and college.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following.Other duties may be assigned.

1.Teaching:

a.Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline.

b.Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.

c.Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair.

d.Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives, and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.

e.Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner.

f.Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines. (See Faculty Workload Guidelines)

g.Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.

h.Teach courses at a variety of times, locations and modalities in response to institutional programmatic needs.

i.Develop and maintain an LMS (Learning Management System) shell for each assigned course.

j.Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories.

k.Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.

2.Academic Advising:

a.Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

b.Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues during class time and office hours.

c.Make presentations on a particular academic field or program - its subject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers, special clubs and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc..

d.May create and maintain a website dedicated to the types of