Adjunct Faculty, English Speakers of Languages

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 by the Chronicle of Higher Education. Qualities of Excellence: as faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. We model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves.

We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. We create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry. Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:
Student Invested;
Content Expert;
Pedagogically Excellent;
Institutionally Dedicated.

Campus Marketing Statement:
Lone Star College-University Park 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. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, as well as its focus on student access and success.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070.

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.

• 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
• Demonst…