"Part-Time Instructor, Business Professional-Corporate College"

Job Details

Job Title: Part-Time Instructor, Business Professional-Corporate College

Location: LSC-System Office UP

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 43509

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. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. 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

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

It is the responsibility of the teaching positions 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.

Part-time CC Trainers are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the College. Lone Star College accepts applications year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Part-time Trainer hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes 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 courses as designated in the Business and Professional program. Courses such as; Supervision, Administration, Accounting, QuickBooks, Small Business Management, Nonprofit, PayTrain, Grant Writing, Leadership, and Professionalism in the Workplace
2. Assists in developing CC Business and Professional curriculum for business classes
3. Responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of instruction
4. Submits required college reports and forms
5. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
6. Provides timely, quality access to students by appointment, electronic communication and other appropriate methods
7. Works with Corporate College to continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, including collaborative learning, learning communities, service learning, instructional technology, and distance education
8. Evaluates students by a variety of means to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress
9. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Mastery of course content
• Ability to meet specific deadlines on a daily basis
• Ability to respond to emergency calls as needed
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Ability to work in a diverse College setting
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Intermediate skills in computer and database applications
• Ability and commitment to work collaboratively
• Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college
• Strong communication and computer skills
• Commitment to quality service to students
• Ability to manage and lead change
• Ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely

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:

• PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office, classroom or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of documented experience working or teaching in a related field
• License or appropriate teaching certifications when teaching courses regulated by a licensing body or certifying authority
• Specialization in field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree

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, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.