Adjunct Faculty, Sociology

Job Description

The primary responsibility is to plan, develop, and teach Sociology courses at Lone Star College‑Cypress Center. The adjunct faculty will provide learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to an educational environment that supports the college and community.

• Teach Sociology courses at a variety of times and locations
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
• Submit required college reports and forms in a timely manner
• Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
• Meet with and advise students before or after class, by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
• Evaluate students to measure progress in achieving course objectives and inform students of their progress in a timely manner
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative, teamwork-oriented style
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with diverse audiences
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies such as collaborative learning, learning communities, and distance learning
• Commitment to academic excellence and dynamic climate for lifelong learning
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and technology-enhanced instruction
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in learning

The work is predominantly sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

• Work performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal safety hazards
• Hours vary depending on class time; instructors must meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction
• Equipment includes a PC workstation, calculator, phone, and general office equipment

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

$55.44 per contact hour.

Joining Lone Star College offers a supportive, collegial environment, 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.