Description

Commitment to Mission:

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

 Cultural Beliefs:

• Students Matter
• Inspire Excellence
• Act Intentionally
• Better Together
• No Fear!
• Trust!

The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For” is designed 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 was recognized in five areas: Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; and Work/Life Balance.

 

Campus Marketing Statement: 

 Lone Star College-CyFair-Cypress Center

 

Lone Star College, located in the north metropolitan Houston area, is one of the largest and fastest growing community colleges in the country featuring six comprehensive colleges and 10 centers with over 95,000 credit and non-credit students each semester, an annual budget exceeding 

 

$500,000,000, and 7,300 employees spread over a 2100 square mile area.  

 Campus address is 19710 Clay Rd.  Katy, Texas 77449.

 

Position Summary: 

 

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College System accepts application material year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

 Job Functions:

Teaches courses at a variety of times and locations

Submits timely required college reports and forms

Develops and utilizes a course syllabus for each course following established institutional guidelines

Advises students in academic matters

Provides timely, quality access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods

Evaluates students by a variety of means to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress

Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community

Attends campus orientation

Completes required district training

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Basic computer skills

Mastery of course content

Awareness of, and strategies for working with, students who are not yet college ready and who need help implementing effective learning processes, success strategies, motivation principles, and confidence building techniques

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Must be comfortable teaching online courses and be willing to become certified in the Lone Star College System's online course technology

Physical Abilities:

• Minimal physical effort is required.

Salary:
 

$41.75 per contact hour.

 Work Schedule & Conditions:
 

Hours will vary depending on class time. Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction.  

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Duration of Job Posting:

 Position posted until filled


Qualifications

Required:

Associate's degree in Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics and minimum 3 years work-related experience OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with hardware major, Electrical Engineering with Electronics major, or Electronics Engineering Technology and minimum 3 years work-related experience

Benefits Marketing Statement: 

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in the TIAA-CREF retirement plan and more.

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 the academic year.  By selecting the option

to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

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

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. 

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

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

Primary Location: US-Texas-Houston
Work Locations:
19710 Clay Rd (0502)
19710 Clay Rd
Katy, 77449


Job: Student Services
Organization: LSC Cypress Center - 0502
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: Nov 30, 2017, 9:02:36 AM