"Adjunct Faculty, SafeStart Now CTE-CE"

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.

CE 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:

1. Teaches SafeStart Now advanced safety training program to enhance safety awareness and skills 24/7 (at home, at work, and on the road), at a variety of times and locations
2. Emphasizes the critical role of human factors in safety
3. Discusses engaging stories and demonstrates practical techniques, helping students recognize and mitigate risks
4. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
5. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
6. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
7. Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
8. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
9. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
10. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
11. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work collaboratively
• Familiarity with MS Office software
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college
• Demonstrated communication and computer skills
• Demonstrated commitment to quality service to students
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead change

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 & CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office 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:

• Bachelor's or Associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience teaching
• Completion of SafeStart three-day Instructor Training

Salary: $55.44 per contact hour.