Overview
Job Title : Adjunct Faculty, Business Principles
Location : LSC-Conroe Center
Regular / Temporary : Regular
Full / Part Time : Part-Time
Job ID : 42583
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.
Essential Job Functions
- Teaches Business Administration 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
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Mastery of course contentDemonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitationExcellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skillsAbility to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of peopleDemonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learningCommitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for lifelong learningDemonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning / civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technologyAbility to use effective strategies to engage students in their learningPhysical Abilities
The work is sedentary. The employee typically 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.Work Schedule And Conditions
Equipment includes PC workstation, calculator, phone and other general office equipment; specialized equipment as required by the disciplineInterface with internal and external contacts as neededWork is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and / or lab environment with minimal safety hazardsHours vary depending on class time; instructors are expected to meet scheduled class times and be available to students outside of classRequired Qualifications
Master's degree in management / business / administration or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in management / businessSalary
$53.82 per contact hour
Benefits and How to Apply
Lone Star College offers a supportive, collegial work environment with benefits including tuition waiver, participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more. All applicants must apply online. We will not accept materials via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. Part-time and adjunct postings are active for the academic year. For interviews, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email. LSC participates in the E-Verify program to confirm work authorization. See www.dhs.gov / E-Verify for more information. Lone Star College is an EEO Employer and all positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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