Adjunct Faculty, Human Services

Adjunct Faculty, Human Services

Location:

LSC-Houston North Greenspoint, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy

E., Houston, TX 77060.

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time;
Salary: $55.44 per contact hour;
Category:
Social Work.

Commitment to Mission:
This job carries the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College by demonstrating positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to students and employees.

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and community. The 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. They are typically offered day, evening, and weekend classes and may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

• Teaches Human Services courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
• Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; a style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and 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 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 but may also engage in walking, standing, bending, carrying light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

Classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to 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.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services area (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Human Services); 3 years non‑teaching work experience in the field and appropriate license.

$55.44 per contact hour.

Tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.