Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science - Programming

Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science – Programming

Location: LSC-Westway Park Technology – 5060 Westway Park Boulevard, Houston, TX 77041

Job : 43082

Employment Type: Part‑time, Semester‑by‑semester

Schedule: Day, evening, and weekend classes; maximum of five classes per academic year

This position upholds the Mission of Lone Star College, emphasizing positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to students and employees.

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Provide learning activities and support to achieve course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and community. Primary responsibilities include planning, developing, and teaching courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

• Teach Computer Information Technology courses at various times and locations
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of material
• Submit required college reports and forms promptly
• Utilize a course syllabus following institutional guidelines
• Meet with and advise students via meetings, appointments, or electronic communication
• Evaluate students to measure progress toward course objectives and inform them timely
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attend mandated meetings, trainings, and orientations
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with diverse people
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, and adult learning methodologies
• Commitment to academic excellence and dynamic lifelong learning
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, learning communities, and technology integration
• Use effective strategies to engage students in learning

The work is sedentary; typical duties include sitting, occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items. No special physical demands are required.

• Equipment includes PC workstation, Windows environment, calculator, phone, and general office equipment
• Interaction with internal and external contacts as needed
• Work performed in climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab with minimal safety hazards
• Hours vary with class times; instructors must meet scheduled classes and be available to students outside instruction

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, computer information technology, computer engineering, or a related field
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in a specific area of technology

Salary: $55.44 per contact hour

Benefits: Supportive and collegial environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.

All applicants must apply online only. Please submit a Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Attach the Job # in the file name for cover letters.

Limit file name to 40 characters. Recruiter will contact selected candidates by phone or email.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program. More information at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
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