Adjunct Faculty, Game Design and Simulation

Position Details

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Game Design and Simulation

Location:

LSC-Kingwood

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

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

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. We are compassionate, innovative, and create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.

• 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.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. They may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative, teamwork-oriented style.
• 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 including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning.
• Commitment to academic excellence and providing 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. The employee sits comfortably to do the work, may walk, stand, bend, carry light items, or drive an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

• Equipment includes a PC workstation on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment.
• 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 vary depending on class time; instructors must be available to students outside of class instruction.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in digital software media, computer science, computer information systems, computer engineering, computer information technology, or related field and 3 years of nonteaching work experience or industry certification.

$55.44 per contact hour.

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