Adjunct Faculty, Geology

Adjunct Faculty, Geology – Lone Star College

Join to apply for the Adjunct Faculty, Geology role at Lone Star College. We are looking to hire at most 5 classes per academic year. The position is part‑time, semester‑by‑semester, student‑demand based.

This role carries the responsibility to uphold the mission of Lone Star College. 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, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry. Our culture requires compassionate students, inclusive learning, and innovative pursuit of knowledge.

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

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

Lone Star College-Magnolia Center is a state‑of‑the‑art, full‑service satellite center located at 1280 Escondido Dr, Magnolia, TX 77354. It offers associate degrees for university transfer and workforce certifications in HVAC and Emergency Medical Services. LSC offers high‑quality, low‑cost academic transfer and career training to 90,000 students each semester.

Responsibilities
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Teach geology courses across various times and locations, create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of material, maintain reports, utilize course syllabus, serve students, evaluate progress, maintain professional relationships, attend required meetings, and perform related duties.

• Teaches Geology 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 institutional guidelines.
• Provides student advising and communication.
• Evaluates students and informs them of progress.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and community.
• Attends required meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Respect for diverse viewpoints.
• Interdisciplinary teaching experience.
• Commitment to academic excellence and lifelong learning.
• Experience with service learning, learning communities, and educational technology.
• Effective engagement strategies for students.

Primarily sedentary; may involve light walking, standing, bending, carrying small items, or driving. No special physical demands are required.

• Equipment: PC workstation, calculator, phone, etc.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed.
• Work in climate‑controlled classroom/lab with minimal hazards.
• Hours vary by class; availability outside class instruction required.

• Master's degree in geology or earth science, or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in geology or related earth sciences.

• Salary: $55.44 per contact hour.
• Benefits:
  Supportive, collegial environment, work/life balance, tuition waiver, tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development, and more.

All applicants must apply online only. Submit Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Attachments should be named with Job # and limited to 40 characters.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program.