Adjunct Faculty, Music

Overview

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.

Cultural Beliefs:
One LSC;
Student Focused;
Own It;
Foster Belonging;
Cultivate Community;
Choose Learning. Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories for excellence. Qualities of Excellence include a focus on student investment, content expertise, pedagogical excellence, and institutional dedication.

Campus Marketing Statement:
Lone Star College-Houston North Victory offers programs, classes and support that can lead to success. The location serves the Acres Homes and Inwood Forest communities with a 85,000-square-foot facility offering academic classes, workforce training, adult education, the Victory Early College and more. The address is 4141 Victory Drive, Houston, TX 77088.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of 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. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

• 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 lifelong 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. The employee sits comfortably to do the work; there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

• Equipment includes a PC workstation on a Windows LAN, calculator, phone and general office equipment, and industry-standard specialized equipment as applicable
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled…