Instructor Drama - Adjunct Pool

Instructor Drama – Adjunct Pool

Houston, Texas, System Wide, Adjunct

Requisition #24001A6, Post Date Aug 28, 2024

You are an innovator, pace setter, agent of change. If you're a tech‑savvy, process improvement‑focused student champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we’re looking for you. Highlights:
We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life, and community service. If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you’re a collaborator, an innovator, and a person who gets things done, apply today.

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies, and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service.

The incumbent will teach a maximum load of (see Faculty Workload Guidelines) contact hours each semester in area(s) of competency and participate as a part‑time instructor in the activities of the department, division and college.

• Teaching:
  Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline.
• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
• Develop in each course or laboratory a syllabus consistent with college, department guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair.
• Plan, develop a variety of teaching methods and materials to help students meet course objectives and be appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in a timely manner.
• Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines.
• Review, evaluate and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.
• Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.
• Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with routine maintenance of instructional laboratories.
• Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.
• Academic Advising:
  Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program‑specific issues.
• Make presentations on a particular academic field or program – its subject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co‑ops, part‑time, work‑study), careers, special clubs and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc.
• Create and maintain a website dedicated to the types of information specified in bullet three.
• Work with the chair to take on appropriate academic advising activities as needed by the College and Department (see HCC Faculty Workload Guidelines).
• Professional Development:
  Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair.
• Keep pace with developments in the discipline.
• Learn and apply technologies that support student learning.
• Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college.
• Institutional and Community Service:
  Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises.
• Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities.
• Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/or committees.
• Be familiar with and adhere to…