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Adjunct Faculty, History

Employer
Lone Star College
Location
Houston, TX

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Arts & Humanities, History & Classics
Position Type
Adjunct
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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DescriptionAdjunct Faculty, History (17000)


Lone Star College- Kingwood


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!
Campus Marketing Statement:


Lone Star College-Kingwood


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.  


LSC adds $3.1 billion to the local and regional economy by providing educational opportunities across the north Houston region.


Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow professionally.  Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming and dental hygiene.


Campus address is 20000 Kingwood Drive.  Kingwood, Texas 77339-3801


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.


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 History courses.
  • 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.
  • Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
  • Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.
  • Attends meetings, trainings and orientations as required.
  • Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.
  • 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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    QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

    • Master's degree in History or related Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in History.
     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



    Primary Location: US-Texas-Kingwood
    Work Locations:
    20000 Kingwood Dr (0200)
    20000 Kingwood Dr
    Kingwood, 77339


    Job: Academic Affairs
    Organization: LSC Kingwood - 02
    Schedule: Part-time
    Shift: Day Job
    Employee Status: Regular
    Job Posting: Aug 16, 2017, 7:47:23 PM

    Organization

    Working at Lone Star College

    Lone Star College continues to be a leader in higher education while experiencing unpreceded growth. Lone Star College is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the nation and is always seeking qualified and dedicated people to join our team. Our employees take advantage of state of the art learning and technology centers that focus on student success. It’s no wonder LSC continues to be recognized as a Top 10 degree producer by Community College Week.

    It’s an exciting time to be a part of Lone Star College. We’re redefining the community college experience for our students, and our community. LSC created the Honors College for high achieving students in 2013 to push beyond just offering a limited number of honors courses. The Center for Civic Engagement launched in 2015 to increase student civic responsibility and help make our community a better place to live. We continue to expand and refine our workforce education and career training programs in partnership with regional and global employers and a rigorous alignment to their needs. LSC leads statewide reverse transfer, student success and pathway projects to increase student completion rates and improve learning outcomes.

    And we’re increasing our international focus to support the increasingly global nature of our workforce.

    At Lone Star College, tomorrow starts today.  LSC is building the community college of tomorrow by taking action today.

    Visit www.LoneStar.edu to learn more about how LSC is changing the way people think about community colleges.

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