Adjunct Faculty, Biology

Overview

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Biology

Location:

LSC-Houston North Victory

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

This position upholds Lone Star College missions and cultural beliefs as described in the original job posting.

• Teaches Biology 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/after class or by appointment and via electronic communication
• 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 and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people and appreciate alternative viewpoints
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning and distance learning
• Commitment to academic excellence and providing a dynamic climate for lifelong learning
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, learning communities, and use of technology
• Ability to engage students with effective instructional strategies

• Work is sedentary with typical classroom or office activity; occasional walking, standing, bending; no special physical demands

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

• A master's degree or higher in theoretical or applied biology or life sciences, or a master's degree or higher with 18 graduate credits in the field

Salary: $55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits marketing statements, application instructions, and Equal Employment Opportunity information are retained from the original posting to the extent required.