Adjunct Faculty, GED and Adult Basic Education CE

Job Description

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.

CE instructors are hired part‑time on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the college system. Instructors may not work in excess of 19.5 hours each week.

• 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.
• Demonstrates 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 life‑long 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.

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending; carrying light items such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

• Equipment used includes 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 will vary depending on class time; instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction.

• At least 3 years of related work experience in desired teaching area.

$55.44 per contact hour.

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.

Location:

3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.