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 and to further research and understanding
of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact
on organizational culture at higher education institutions.
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. 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
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-Tomball
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer
and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester.
LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution
by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce
Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldest
college in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range of
academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the
health sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of the
lifePATH® program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitive
disabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with
Harris County Public Library, and we offer an early college high
school with the Tomball Independent School District.
Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.
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 that 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:
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and
application of the material
• Submits required college reports and forms in a timely
manner
• Utilizes, updates and submits a course syllabus for each
course, following established institutional guidelines
• Meets with and advises students either before or after class or
by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate
methods
• Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving
course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their
progress
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues,
and the community
• Attends annual meetings, trainings, and orientations as
required
• Completes 15 hours of onboarding training and 15 hours of
professional development requirements
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as
assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Skills in project leadership
• 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
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Location: Tomball, TX
Posted: Oct. 18, 2024, 8:10 p.m.
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