"Adjunct Faculty, Spanish"

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

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-Houston North Fairbanks
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester... Location address is 14955 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77040.

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 Spanish 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, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of 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; 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...

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The work is sedentary...

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS

Equipment used includes, PC workstation... 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 the discipline or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

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... Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year...