Adjunct Faculty, Developmental English

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Developmental English
Location: LSC-North Harris
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job : 43636

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, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

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

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 that impact organizational culture in higher education institutions. Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories. Qualities of Excellence include the following:

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

Lone Star College faculty strive to create a nation of world citizenship in our students, modeling ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. We strive to create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenship.

Lone Star College-North Harris offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. LSC-North Harris, located on 200 acres, offers more than 60 programs of study and focuses on leading-edge technology in emerging technical job fields.

Location address: 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073.

Purpose and Scope: It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

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 accepts application material year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. 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.

• Teaches Developmental English 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 progress and informs students of their progress in a timely manner
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Other reasonable related duties as assigned

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work with a wide variety of people
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning and distance learning
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, learning communities, and effective use of technology
• Ability to engage students with effective strategies

The work is sedentary; some walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items may be required. No special physical demands are required.

• Equipment includes PC workstation, calculator, phone and general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab with minimal safety hazards
• Hours vary by class time; instructors must meet scheduled class times and be available to students outside of class

• Bachelor's degree with a major or minor in English, literature, creative writing or related field; or Master's…