Adjunct Facutly, Economics

Overview

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Economics

Location:

LSC-Houston North Fallbrook
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Part-Time
Job

The Lone Star College system is committed to its mission and to professional conduct, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to students and employees.

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of 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, contingent upon the needs of the System.

Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

• Teaches Economics 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 before or after class, by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
• Evaluates students to measure progress toward course objectives and communicates progress in a timely manner
• 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; collaborative, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to 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, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for lifelong learning
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and effective use of technology
• Ability to engage students with effective strategies

The work is sedentary. The employee typically sits, with some walking, standing, bending, light carrying, or driving as needed. No special physical demands are required.

• Equipment: PC workstation, calculator, phone and standard office equipment; discipline-specific equipment as needed
• Interface with internal and external contacts as required
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab with minimal safety hazards
• Hours vary by class time; instructors must meet scheduled classes and be available to students outside of class

• Master's degree in Economics or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics

$55.44 per contact hour

LSC offers a supportive, collegial work environment, work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.

All applicants must apply online. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. Applications should include Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Limit attachment file names to 40 characters or less.

Go to the Job Search page and use My Activities to add attachments, including the Job # in the title for cover letters. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email. Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program to confirm work authorization. More information is available .gov/E-Verify.

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