Part-Time GED & Career Prep Instructor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 63,008 - 89,739; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Professional development opportunities

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

Lone Star College in Conroe is seeking a part‑time CE instructor to teach GED/Adult Basic Education–Career Preparation courses. The role requires creating engaging lessons, supporting student learning, and aligning with college guidelines.

Classes occur across locations with schedule flexibility to meet student needs. Responsibilities include advising students, submitting reports, and evaluating progress while maintaining professional relationships within the college and community.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience in desired teaching area.
• Mastery of course content and ability to teach GED/Adult Basic Education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and implement service-learning and learning technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teaches GED/Adult Basic Education‑Career Preparation courses at varied times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of material.
• Submits required college reports and forms promptly.
• Follows course syllabi and institutional guidelines.
• Meets with and advises students before/after class or by appointment.
• Evaluates student progress and communicates updates in a timely manner.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary learning

Distance learning

Teamwork

Tools

Windows environment

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®"is designed 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-Montgomery

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® institutionby the Chronicle of Higher Education.

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

Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centerededucational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlandsand Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing andconducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learningopportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such asradiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX77384.

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.

CE instructors are hired in a part-time capacity on asemester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of thecollege system. Lone Star College (LSC) accepts applicationmaterial year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on apart-time basis. CE instructor hiring is based on student demand.We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered atvarious times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, CEinstructors may not work in excess of 19.5 hours each week.Applications submitted on-line are accessed and reviewed by hiringmanagers as the need to hire arises. There is normally nocommunication with applicants unless they are selected for aninterview.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches GED/Adult Basic Education-Career Preparation courses ata variety of times and 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:

• 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
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, servicelearning, learning technologies, course development, and adultlearning methodologies including collaborative learning, learningcommunities and distance learning
• 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 & 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:

• At least 3 years of related work experience in desired teachingarea

Salary

$55.44 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.

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How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email,mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for theacademic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications onyour profile, you will begin receiving electronic communicationregarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you byphone, or email to schedule an interview.

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.