Current jobs related to Adjunct Faculty, Paralegal Studies - Houston, Texas - Lone Star College

  • Adjunct Faculty

    2 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Lone Star College Full time

    Job SummaryLone Star College is seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach Paralegal Studies courses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in paralegal studies and the ability to create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a...

  • Paralegal Studies Instructor

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Lone Star College Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach Paralegal Studies courses at Lone Star College. The successful candidate will have a strong background in paralegal studies and the ability to create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.The ideal candidate will have a mastery of course...

  • Adjunct Instructor

    6 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Instructor to teach Communication Studies courses at Texas Southern University. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, assessing student learning, and contributing to the department's academic mission.Key ResponsibilitiesTeach undergraduate and graduate-level...

  • Adjunct Faculty in History

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    {"Job Title": "Adjunct Faculty in History", "Job Summary": "We are seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty in History to teach undergraduate or graduate level courses in History. The successful candidate will develop teaching materials, take an active role in the assessment process, and perform grading and reporting tasks accurately and in a timely...

  • Adjunct Faculty Position in Government Studies

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Lone Star College Full time

    Job SummaryLone Star College is seeking a qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach Government courses at our North Harris campus. As a member of our faculty team, you will be responsible for creating engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Political...

  • Adjunct Faculty Position in Government Studies

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, GovernmentWe are seeking a qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach Government courses at Lone Star College. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Political Science/Government or a related field, with 18 graduate hours in Political Science/Government.Responsibilities:Teach Government courses at various times and...

  • Adjunct Faculty

    3 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States University of St. Thomas Full time

    Job OverviewUniversity of St. Thomas - HoustonAdjunct FacultyLiberal StudiesThe Division of Liberal Studies at the University of St. Thomas seeks qualified applicants for as-needed adjunct faculty positions to teach core liberal arts classes in Philosophy, History, English, Theology, and the Classical Trivium.Key Responsibilities:Teach core liberal arts...

  • Adjunct Faculty, English Instructor

    2 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Lone Star College Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty, English to join our team at Lone Star College. As an Adjunct Faculty member, you will be responsible for teaching English courses at various times and locations. You will create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material. You will also submit required college...

  • Adjunct Faculty, English Instructor

    3 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Lone Star College Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty, English to join our team at Lone Star College. As an Adjunct Faculty member, you will be responsible for teaching English courses at a variety of times and locations. You will create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material. You will also submit required...

  • Adjunct Faculty in Psychology

    5 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job Title: Adjunct Faculty PsychologyInsideHigherEd is seeking a qualified Adjunct Faculty Psychology to join our team.Job Summary:We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Adjunct Faculty Psychology to teach and support students in the Department of Psychology. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Psychology or a related field...

  • Adjunct Faculty Position

    7 hours ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Houston Baptist University Full time

    Job Title: Adjunct FacultyWe are seeking a qualified Adjunct Faculty member to join our team at Houston Baptist University. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching online courses in the Counseling Department.Job Summary:The Counseling Department at Houston Baptist University is inviting applications for adjunct faculty to teach online...

  • Adjunct Faculty Member

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Instructor to join our team at the College of Education. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in one of the four departments in the College, contributing to the department's undergraduate and graduate teaching mission, and demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills in working...

  • Adjunct Faculty in History

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    {"Job Title": "Adjunct Faculty in History", "Job Summary": "We are seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty in History to teach undergraduate or graduate level courses in History. The successful candidate will develop teaching materials, take an active role in the assessment process, and perform grading and reporting tasks accurately and in a timely...

  • Adjunct Faculty

    3 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States San Jacinto College Full time

    Job Summary:San Jacinto College is seeking a qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach Psychology-related courses. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, assessing student learning, and contributing to the development of the Psychology program.Key Responsibilities:Teach Psychology-related courses, including...

  • Adjunct Faculty in Drama

    5 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Lone Star College Full time

    Job SummaryLone Star College is seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach Drama courses at our Houston North Fallbrook campus. As a member of our faculty team, you will be responsible for creating engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material. The ideal candidate will possess a mastery of course content,...

  • Adjunct Faculty, Education Instructor

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Lone Star College Full time

    Job SummaryLone Star College is seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach Education courses. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and a passion for teaching and learning.The Adjunct Faculty member will be responsible for teaching Education courses at a variety of times and locations, creating engaging lessons that promote student...

  • Adjunct Faculty, Arts Instructor

    7 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, ArtsAt Lone Star College, we are seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty, Arts to join our team. As an Adjunct Faculty member, you will play a vital role in shaping the educational experience of our students.Job Summary:We are looking for a talented and experienced Art Educator to teach Art courses at our Tomball campus. The...

  • Adjunct Instructor for Transportation Studies

    7 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job Title: Adjunct Instructor for Transportation StudiesWe are seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Instructor for Transportation Studies to join our team at Texas Southern University.Job Summary:The Department of Transportation Studies (TMGT) at Texas Southern University is seeking to fill several part-time Instructor positions, at the level of adjunct...

  • Adjunct Faculty, Education

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, EducationJob Summary:We are seeking an Adjunct Faculty, Education to teach Education (EDUC 1300) courses at a variety of times and locations. The successful candidate will create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.Responsibilities:Teach Education (EDUC 1300) courses at a variety of...

  • Adjunct Faculty

    7 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Lone Star College Full time

    Job SummaryLone Star College is seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach Land Surveyor courses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the surveying industry and excellent teaching skills.The successful candidate will be responsible for creating engaging lessons, evaluating student progress, and maintaining professional...

Adjunct Faculty, Paralegal Studies

4 months ago

Houston, Texas, United States Lone Star College Full time
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-North Harris

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.

Lone Star College-North Harris, nestled on 200 acres of piney woods, is the original and largest college in the Lone Star College System family. Serving the community for more than three decades, LSC-North Harris offers more than 60 programs of study, including university-transfer and numerous education courses and programs. LSC-North Harris is keenly focused on leading-edge technology in emerging technical job fields.

Location address is 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX

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:
Teaches Paralegal Studies courses at a variety of times and locations Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner Utilizes 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 meetings, trainings, and orientations as required Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Mastery of course content Demonstrated leadership skills; Style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning 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 AND CONDITIONS:
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 Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards 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:
Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or legal assistant; plus, at least 3 years nonteaching work experience as a paralegal; Or, an Associate degree or higher (in any field); plus, a certificate in paralegal studies or legal assistant; and, at least three 3 years nonteaching work experience as a paralegal, Or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and experience working with paralegals Salary

$51.75 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.