Adjunct Faculty, Biology

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty, Biology

LSC-Creekside Center

Regular

Part-Time

43493

This role carries 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

Our faculty strive to create a nation of world citizens. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. We are compassionate, innovative, and committed to a culture where learning thrives and people are safe.

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

Teaching faculty provide the learning activities and support that lead to course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities include planning, developing, and teaching courses within the curriculum to facilitate student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired part‑time on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. We accept application material year‑round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part‑time basis. Adjunct hiring is based on student demand and typically includes day, evening, and weekend classes. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

• Teach Biology courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Submit required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Meet with and advise students either before or after class, by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative, teamwork‑oriented style.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• 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 a dynamic climate for life‑long learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, civic engagement, learning communities, and effective use of technology.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

• The work is sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving. No special physical demands are required.

• Use of a PC workstation, Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and general office equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed.
• Work occurs in a climate‑controlled classroom or lab environment with minimal safety hazards.
• Hours vary depending on class time. Instructors must meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction.

• A master’s degree or higher in theoretical or applied biology, life sciences, or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in theoretical or applied biology or life sciences.

$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.

All applicants must apply online only; we do not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand‑delivered. Apply through the Job Search page. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview.

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