Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy

Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy – Lone Star College System in The Woodlands, TX

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time | Salary: $55.44 per contact hour

Location:

LSC‑Online

Job

To provide learning activities and support that lead to the achievement of course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college. Primary responsibilities include planning, developing, and teaching courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

• Teaches Philosophy 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 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
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned

• 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 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 the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

The work is sedentary; the employee typically sits comfortably. Occasionally may involve walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work occurs in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards. Hours vary depending on class time; instructors are required to be available to students outside of class instruction. Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN within a Microsoft Windows environment, a calculator, phone, and other standard office equipment.

Master's degree in Philosophy or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Philosophy.

Salary: $55.44 per contact hour.

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