Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science

Location: LSC-Online

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 44385

Responsible for providing learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and community, with the primary responsibilities of planning, developing and teaching courses in a manner that facilitates student learning.

• Teaches Computer Information Technology courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
• Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• 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 and 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; occasional walking, standing, bending, and light carrying of papers or small items may be required. No special physical demands are needed.

• Equipment includes a PC workstation running 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 are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction.

• Master's degree in computer science, computer information systems, computer information technology, computer engineering, computer‑based information systems, or related field(s).
• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in a specific area of technology.

$55.44 per contact hour.

Supporting, 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.