Adjunct Faculty, Economics

Commitment to Mission

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 citizens in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture 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 citizens.

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

3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

Purpose and Scope:

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 in a part‑time capacity on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. The position may be taught at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrate 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 the effective use of technology.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Physical Abilities:

The work is sedentary. The employee sits comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and

Conditions:

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards.
• Hours vary depending on class time; instructors meet with classes at all scheduled times and are available to students outside of class instruction.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Economics or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics.

Salary:

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits:

• Tuition waiver.
• Participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.