Adjunct Faculty, Geology

Job Details

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

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces... Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students... 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-Montgomery

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester... Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

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... Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis...

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches Geology courses at a variety of times and locations
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
5. Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment...
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress...
7. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
8. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
9. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills...
• Excellent oral and written communication skills...
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints...
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching...
• Commitment to academic excellence...
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches...
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students...

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary...

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation...
• Interface with internal and external contacts...
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment...
• Hours will vary depending on class time...

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in geology or earth science, or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in geology or other earth sciences

Salary

$55.44 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...

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page... If you are applying for an Instructional position... please ensure you include... Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered...