Adjunct Faculty, GED & Adult Basic Education-Career Preparation CTE-CE

Adjunct Faculty, GED & Adult Basic Education-Career Preparation CTE-CE

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty, GED & Adult Basic Education-Career Preparation CTE-CE

Location:

LSC-Cy Fair

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

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

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions. Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Qualities of Excellence:
As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, 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 citizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:
Student Invested, Content Expert, Pedagogically Excellent, Institutionally Dedicated.

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 in a part‑time capacity on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the college system.

Lone Star College (LSC) accepts application material year‑round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part‑time basis. CE instructor hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, CE instructors may not work in excess of 19.5 hours each week.

Applications submitted on‑line are accessed and reviewed by hiring managers as the need to hire arises. There is normally no communication with applicants unless they are selected for an interview.

• Teach GED/Adult Basic Education-Career Preparation courses at a variety of times and locations
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
• Submit required college reports and forms in a timely manner
• Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
• Meet with and advise students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
• Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform students in a timely manner of their progress
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Be responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

• 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…