Adjunct Faculty, Physics

Commitment to Mission This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs One LSC

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The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiplecategories.

Qualities of Excellence As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create anation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, wemodel 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 oflearning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives,people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of worldcitizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities ofexcellence:

Student Invested

Content Expert

Pedagogically Excellent

Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transferand career training education to 80,000+ students each semester.LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution bythe Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight WorkforceCenters of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centerededucational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlandsand Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing andconducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learningopportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such asradiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX77384.

Job Description Purpose and Scope It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide thelearning activities and support that will lead to the achievementof the course objectives and contribute to the educationalenvironment of the college and the community. Primaryresponsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within thecurriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on asemester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of theSystem. Lone Star College accepts application material year-roundfrom qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis.Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. Weoffer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered atvarious times and locations during the academic year. As a rule,adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academicyear.

Essential Job Functions Teaches Physics courses at a variety of times andlocations

Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement andapplication of the material.

Submits required college reports and forms in a timelymanner

Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, followingestablished institutional guidelines

Meets with and advises students either before or after class orby appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriatemethods

Evaluates students to measure their progress in achievingcourse objectives and informs students in a timely manner of theirprogress

Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues,and the community

Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required

Responsible for other reasonable related duties asassigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills; Style that emphasizescollaboration, teamwork, and facilitation

Excellent oral and written communication skills andinterpersonal skills

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; Ability to workeffectively with a wide variety of people

Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, servicelearning, learning technologies, course development, and adultlearning methodologies including collaborative learning, learningcommunities and distance learning

Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service andproviding a dynamic climate for life-long learning

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructionalapproaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learningcommunities, and the effective use of technology

Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in theirlearning

Physical Abilities The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortablyto do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing;bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or smallparts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands arerequired to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within thediscipline/industry

Interface with internal and external contacts as needed tocarry out the functions of the position

Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or labenvironment with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors arerequired to meet with classes at all scheduled times and beavailable to students outside of class instruction

Required Qualifications Master's degree in physics or a closely related physicalscience or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in physics or aclosely related physical science

Salary $55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,participation in a tax deferred retirement plan, professionaldevelopment opportunities and more.

Lone Star College Participates in E-Verify Program Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under whichLone Star College provides the federal government with informationfrom each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee isauthorized to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions aresubject to a criminal background check.

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