Adjunct Faculty, Anatomy & Physiology

Commitment to Mission
Uphold Lone Star College mission, demonstrating positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to students and employees.

As adjunct faculty, you will design, deliver, and assess courses in Anatomy and Physiology to facilitate student learning and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Adjunct faculty work part‑time on a semester‑by‑semester basis and may teach up to five classes per academic year.

• Teach Anatomy and Physiology courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of material.
• Submit required college reports and forms promptly.
• Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following institutional guidelines.
• Meet with and advise students before or after class or by appointment via electronic communication or other appropriate methods.
• Evaluate students, measure their progress toward course objectives, and communicate progress in a timely manner.
• 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 with a collaborative, teamwork‑oriented style.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with diverse groups.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies such as collaborative learning and distance learning.
• Commitment to academic excellence and a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, learning communities, and effective use of technology.
• Use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

• The work is primarily sedentary; occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving may be required. No special physical demands are required.

• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards.
• Typical equipment includes a PC workstation, calculator, phone, and general office equipment.
• Hours vary by class schedule; instructors must meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available outside of instruction.
• Students and colleagues may connect via electronic communication as needed.

• Master's degree or higher in theoretical or applied biology or life sciences, or equivalent graduate credit hours, or MD, DDS, DC, DVM with graduate‑level anatomy and/or physiology coursework evidenced by HAPS credentials.

$55.44 per contact hour.

Supportive collegial environment, work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.

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