Part-Time Geology Instructor with Tuition Waiver

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Decker Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-Magnolia Center in Magnolia, TX is seeking an adjunct Geology faculty member to teach courses and support student learning. This part-time position offers day, evening, and weekend classes at the Magnolia campus.

The teaching load may include multiple sections per academic term, with priority given to courses that fit the college's mission of accessible, high-quality education. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in geology or earth science and be able to develop engaging,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in geology or earth science, or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in geology or other earth sciences.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; collaboration and facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning.
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology.
• Ability to engage students using effective strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Geology courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate method.
• Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership

Oral and written communication

Open-mindedness

Interdisciplinary teaching

Academic excellence

Instructional development

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in geology or earth science

Job description

Lone Star College-Magnolia Center in Magnolia, TX is seeking an adjunct Geology faculty member to teach courses and support student learning. This part-time position offers day, evening, and weekend classes at the Magnolia campus.

The teaching load may include multiple sections per academic term, with priority given to courses that fit the college's mission of accessible, high-quality education. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in geology or earth science and be able to develop engaging,