Adjunct Instructor, TDCJ Polunsky Unit

LSCO is currently seeking faculty for the following courses:

• Accounting
• All sciences
• English
• Math
• Economics

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teach courses at the TDCJ Polunsky Unit in Livingston, TX.
• Provide feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete required training, such as Blackboard Online Instructor Certification and Title IX Training, etc.
• Take advantage of the professional development opportunities offered by LSCO and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Faculty Development Trainings to continually refine and improve professional knowledge and teaching skills.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures contained in LSCO’s Policies and Procedures Manuals Other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess an earned Master’s degree in teaching discipline OR a master’s degree in any subject with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies/pedagogical strategies
• Possess good time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in higher education is preferred
• Related field and/or industry certifications, if applicable

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

LSCO is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.