Adjunct Faculty, Computer Technology-CISCO

4 weeks ago


Texas, United States Lone Star College Full time
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Computer Technology-CISCO
Location: LSC-Westway Park Technology
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 40725
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 LSCStudent FocusedOwn ItAdvance EquityCultivate CommunityChoose 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. 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 InvestedContent ExpertPedagogically ExcellentInstitutionally DedicatedCampus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-Westway Park Technology Center

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.

LSC-Westway Park Technology Center, a satellite center of LSC-CyFair, is located between Clay and Tanner roads off the Sam Houston Tollway. This center will focus on LSC-CyFair's Visual Communication and Information Technology workforce training programs with certificates and degrees in areas such as Cisco and Microsoft Networking, Cyber Security, Computer Forensics, Graphic and Web Design, and 3D animation.

Location address is 5060 Westway Park Boulevard, Houston, TX 77041.
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.

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. Classes 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:
  1. Teaches Network Technology 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:
  10. Mastery of course content
  11. Demonstrated leadership skills; Style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
  12. Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
  13. Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
  14. Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning
  15. Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
  16. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
  17. Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

    PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
  18. 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 AND CONDITIONS:
  19. Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry
  20. Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
  21. Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
  22. Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction
    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  23. Associate degree or higher in an IT or IT-related field, and either 3 years nonteaching work experience in the field or industry certification(s) related to the course.Salary
    $65.09 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.
    Special Instructions
    Go to the Job Search page, click on 'My Activities' at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on 'Add Attachment.' Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

    If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

    You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.
    How to Apply
    ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

    We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

    Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

    If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

    Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

    More information on the E-Verify program is available at

    Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.


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