Commitment to Mission
At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our
mission of providing transformational educational opportunities
that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to
be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through
high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities,
employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity,
accountability, and collaboration.
Through our
One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and
uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and
uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location,
modality, college, campus, center, or medium.
This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic
goals:
- Opportunity through financial resilience
- Leading in academic excellence
- Strength in culture and talent development
- Connections through bridges of prosperity
Great Colleges to Work For
Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great
Colleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of Higher
Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating
an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported,
and empowered.
Qualities of Excellence
As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a
nation of world citizenry in our students. Our culture, then,
requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while
immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are
self-accountable to being respectful to others through clear and
professional communication. We are compassionate with our students,
colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of
learning. Ultimately, 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-Cypress Center
With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System
provides transformational educational opportunities that help
individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The
two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today,
offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that
empower students to take the next step.
Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20
locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu
.
Lone Star College-Cypress Center, a satellite center of LSC-CyFair,
is located at Clay and Fry roads. The center opened in 2013 and
provides core academic courses and transitional education courses,
and houses more than 15,000 square feet of workforce space with
industrial labs for various workforce programs, including Drafting,
Engineering Technology, Industrial Electronics, Machining, and
Welding.
The address is 19710 Clay Road, Katy, TX 77449. All applicants must
reside in Texas.
Job Description
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 Computer Information Technology 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 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 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
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to
do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;
carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or
driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to
perform the work.
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
- Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a
Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general
office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the
discipline/industry
- Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to
carry out the functions of the position
- Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab
environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
- Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are
required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be
available to students outside of class instruction
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters with 18 graduate hours in computer science or related
field, or an MBA with 18 hours of relevant computer technical
coursework or computer technical experience
Salary
$56.55 per contact hour.
Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part
of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work
environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,
participation in a tax deferred retirement plan, professional
development opportunities and more.
Special Instructions
Go to the Job Search page, click on `My Activities¿ at the top of
the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on
`Add Attachment.¿ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title
once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached
your cover letter with your resume.
If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty,
Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the
following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching
Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.
You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters
or less.
How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email,
mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the
academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on
your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication
regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).
If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by
phone, or email to schedule an interview.
Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which
Lone Star College provides the federal government with information
from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is
authorized to work in the United States.
More information on the E-Verify program is available at
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are
subject to a criminal background check.
