Adjunct Faculty,Data Analytics Job Houston area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Adjunct Faculty, Data Analytics 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. Lone Star College accepts application material year‑round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part‑time basis. 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 during the academic year.

As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

Teaches Data Analytics 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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;
Ability to 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

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in data analytics, computer science, computer information systems, computer information technology, computer engineering, computer-based information systems or business/computer related field (e.g., computer management, decision engineering, or electrical engineering), and either 3 years non‑teaching work experience in the field or industry certification(s) OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in a specific area of technology or statistics.

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Legal Statements

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E‑Verify program is available .gov/E-Verify.

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

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