Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Science

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We are looking for dedicated educators who are committed to upholding the mission of Lone Star College, promoting positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to students and employees.

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
• Choose Learning

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves, and we are innovative in the pursuit of learning.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

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

Lone Star College-Kingwood offers high‑quality, low‑cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life. The location is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

Purpose and Scope

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide learning activities and support that 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 part‑time on a semester‑by‑semester basis.

The maximum teaching load is five classes per academic year.

• Teach Environmental Science 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 via appointments, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
• Evaluate students to measure progress toward course objectives and inform students 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; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 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.
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and effective use of technology.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

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

• Equipment used includes PC workstation, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed.
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom or lab environment with minimal safety hazards.
• Hours vary depending on class time; instructors must be…