Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy

Commitment to Mission

This role requires upholding the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) while carrying out the duties of the position. Commitments to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to LSC students and employees are essential.

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

Faculty strive to create a nation of world citizens by modeling diversity, equality, and equity. We embody global citizenship qualities in teaching.

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

Lone Star College-Montgomery offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to over 80,000 students each semester. Situated at 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384, the campus serves the Woodlands and Conroe communities with programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

The teaching faculty are responsible for providing learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to the college’s educational environment. Primary responsibilities include planning, developing, and teaching courses that facilitate student learning.

• Teach Philosophy courses at a variety of times and locations
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of material
• Submit required college reports and forms timely
• Utilize a course syllabus for each course following institutional guidelines
• Meet with and advise students via appointments, electronic communication, or other methods
• Evaluate students to measure progress and inform them of outcomes
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills emphasizing collaboration and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with diverse people
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies
• Commitment to academic excellence and dynamic lifelong learning climate
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, learning communities, and effective use of technology
• Skills to engage students in their learning

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

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

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Philosophy

$55.44 per contact hour.

The institution offers a supportive, collegial environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. The college participates in the E‑Verify program under which employee Form I‑9 information is provided to the federal government.