Adjunct Faculty, Drama

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty, Drama

LSC-Houston North Greenspoint

Regular (part‑time)

44418

This position carries 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

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

The responsibility of the teaching faculty is to provide the learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop, and teach courses within the curriculum to facilitate student learning.

• Teach Drama 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated 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 effective use of technology.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

The work is sedentary. Typically sits comfortably; may include some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

• Equipment includes PC workstation, calculator, phone, general office equipment, and discipline‑specific equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed.
• Work performed in climate‑controlled classroom/lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards.
• Hours vary by class time; instructors must meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside instruction.

• MA or MFA degree in Drama or Theatre, or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Drama.

$55.44 per contact hour.

Supportive, collegial work environment, excellent 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.