Adjunct Faculty, Computer Information Technology-BCIS; Online

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty, Computer Information Technology-BCIS (Online)

LSC-Online

Regular, Part-Time (Maximum of 5 classes per academic year)

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.

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

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

LSC-Online offers high‑quality, low‑cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The campus is located at 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, Texas 77070.

The teaching faculty are responsible for providing learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives. Primary responsibilities include planning, developing, and teaching courses within the curriculum to facilitate student learning. Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon institutional needs and student demand.

• Teach Computer Information Technology 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 either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative and facilitative style.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and 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 a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.
• 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.

Work is sedentary. Employees may perform light walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

• Equipment includes PC workspace running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and general office equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed.
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards.
• Hours vary depending on class time; instructors must be available to students outside of scheduled class instruction.

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in computer science or a related field, or an MBA with 18 hours of relevant computer technical coursework or experience.

$55.44 per contact hour.

Join a supportive, collegial work environment with excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.

All applicants must apply online only. Application materials must include Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Attachments must be 40 characters or fewer.

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