Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

Location: LSC-Creekside Center, 8747 West New Harmony Trail, The Woodlands, TX 77375

Employment Type: Part-Time, Regular

Job : 42668

Upholds the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC): positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to LSC students and employees.

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

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

Teaching faculty provide learning activities and support that lead to achievement of course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community.

Primary responsibilities:

plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

• Teaches Psychology (PSYC) 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 before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
• 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

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrates 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 lifelong 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 use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

The work is sedentary; may involve walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

• Equipment includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• 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

• Master’s in psychology or Master’s with 18 graduate hours in psychology; or Master’s in educational psychology, or counseling psychology with 18 hours of graduate coursework completed in psychology or analysis of coursework

$55.44 per contact hour.

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

Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts are required. Attachments should be named with the Job  # in the title.

All applicants must apply online only. Applications received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery will not be accepted.

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