Adjunct Faculty, English Speakers of Languages

Commitment to Mission

Uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) by demonstrating positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to LSC students and employees.

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

Faculty strive to create global citizens, modeling diversity, equality, and equity; we are compassionate, innovative, and cultivate an environment where learning thrives and people are safe.

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

Teaching faculty provide learning activities and support that lead to course objectives and contribute to the educational environment. Adjunct faculty are hired part‑time, semester by semester, on a maximum of five classes per academic year.

• Teach ESOL courses at varied times and locations
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application
• Submit required reports and forms on time
• Use a course syllabus following institutional guidelines
• Meet with and advise students before/after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
• Evaluate students to measure progress and inform them of their progress in a timely manner
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; collaborative, teamwork, facilitation style
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with a wide variety of people
• 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 a dynamic climate for lifelong learning
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches (service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, effective use of technology)
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

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

• Use of PC workstation on LAN in Microsoft Windows, calculator, phone, and standard office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed
• Work in climate‑controlled classroom or lab with minimal safety hazards
• Hours vary by class time; instructors must meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside instruction

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in TESOL/TESL/TEFL, Second Language Acquisition, Linguistics, or English where English is taught as a foreign language
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 12 hours of TESOL/TESL/TEFL, Second Language Acquisition, or Linguistics coursework
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with secondary/postsecondary TSEOL/TESL/TEFL certificate, CELTA, or DELTA
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 3 years of ESOL teaching experience at secondary/postsecondary level
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with evidence of 12 hours of coursework in at least 3 of the following: language teaching methodologies, the nature of language/languages, the structure of English, second language acquisition, intercultural communication, practicum experience

$55.44 per contact hour.

Supportive, collegial work environment; work/life balance; 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.