Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Science

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Science
Location: LSC-Montgomery
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job : 43347

Commitment to Mission 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.

Lone Star College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Environmental Science to teach courses at LSC-Montgomery on a part-time basis. Adjunct faculty are hired semester-by-semester based on student demand. Classes may be scheduled days, evenings, and weekends at various times and locations during the academic year. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in environmental science, biology, environmental geology, and/or ecology

• 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

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry
• 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 will 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

$55.44 per contact hour.

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, 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.

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