Adjunct Faculty, Music

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty, Music

LSC-Kingwood

Regular – Part Time

43633

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

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves.

We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

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

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC is a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence, and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Kingwood is an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine‑forested suburbs of northeast Houston. It offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming, and dental hygiene. The campus address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the 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 on a part‑time, semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. They may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year, including day, evening, and weekend sessions.

• Teaches music 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 either 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.
• Performs 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 and work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrated 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…