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Adjunct Instructor, TSUS Polk County Center

Employer
Lamar State College-Orange
Location
TSUS Polk County Center - Livingston, TX
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Position Type
Adjunct
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

LSCO is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at HumanResources@lsco.edu or call 409-882-3905.

We value the safety of all members of the Gator Community at our beautiful campus on the Sabine River. LSCO publishes an Annual Security Report that provides information regarding campus Safety & Security, including topics such as crime reporting policies, information regarding programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported, and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes.

If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Clery Compliance & Title IX Office, located in the Ron Lewis Building, Room 222C, during regular business hours. You can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-882-3910 or emailing rebecca.gentry@lsco.edu .

Click here to find the report on our website.

Job Summary

Adjunct Instructors must be qualified and competent to teach applicable courses within the degree and certificate programs. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes. This is not a posting for ONLINE instructors. Classes will be delivered at the TSUS Polk County Center in Livingston, TX.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Teach courses at the Livingston, Texas Polk County Center as scheduled and actively engage with students in the learning process
  • Provide timeline feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner
  • Maintain ethical and professional behavior
  • Attend adjunct faculty meetings
  • Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels
  • Complete required training, such as Blackboard Online Instructor Certification and Title IX Training, etc.
  • Take advantage of the professional development opportunities offered by The State Colleges and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Faculty Development Trainings to continually refine and improve professional knowledge and teaching skills
  • Adhere to the policies and procedures contained in the TSUS Rules and Regulations and State Colleges’ Policies and Procedures Manuals
  • Other related duties, as assigned
    • Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

  • Appropriate degree, in accordance with specific program instructor qualifications. For example, some programs require a master’s degree, while other, more technical programs may require an associate degree and/or industry certification or license.
  • Knowledge of teaching methodologies/pedagogical strategies
  • Possess good time management skills
    • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience teaching in higher education is preferred
  • Related field and/or industry certifications, if applicable
    • Supplemental Information

    Physical Requirements:
    This position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

    LSCO is an E-Verify Employer.

    This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.

    Organization

    Working at Lamar State College-Orange

    For more than 50 years, LSCO has provided an affordable, quality education in an environment that emphasizes friendly service and personal attention.

    Lamar State College Orange currently has a student body of approximately 2,648. Two-year academic programs are offered in business, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, liberal arts, theater, natural science and sociology. These academic programs lead to associate of science degrees and will transfer to four-year institutions for students seeking baccalaureate degrees. Thirty technical programs are available, leading to associate of applied science degrees, certificates of completion and institutional awards. Some of these degrees include process operating and industrial technology, instrumentation, and medical office. Customized training programs to meet the needs of local business and industry and offered through the Continuing and Workforce Education Department.

    Company info
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    Telephone
    4098823343
    Location
    410 Front Street
     Orange
    TX
    77630
    United States
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