What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor - Biology, English & Mathematics position at Lamar State College Orange?
JOB SUMMARY
The role and mission of LSCO places major emphasis upon the teaching component. Therefore, the instructional faculty position at LSCO has an emphasis on teaching, scholarship, and service. The apportionment of responsibilities may be modified for a specific position and for a specific semester due to classes not making or other variables which affect teaching assignments. Faculty will be expected to teach assigned classes according to approved course syllabi or instructional dean.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Teaching:
- Teach courses at the TSUS Polk County Center in Livingston, TX as scheduled and actively engage with students in the learning process.
- Provide feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner
- Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
- Attend adjunct faculty meetings
- Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels.
- Complete required training, such as Blackboard Online Instructor Certification and Title IX Training, etc.
- Take advantage of the professional development opportunities offered by LSCO and TSUS Faculty Development Trainings to continually refine and improve professional knowledge and teaching skills.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures contained in LSCO’s Policies and Procedures Manuals
- Other related duties, as assigned.
ADDITIONAL FACULTY JOB FUNCTIONS (PREFERRED FOR ADJUNCTS)
- Professional Development and Pedagogy Advancement:
- Attend professional development opportunities regularly, as required by College Administration.
- Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and conventions of professional associations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possess an earned Master’s degree in teaching discipline OR a master’s degree in any subject with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
- Knowledge of teaching methodologies/pedagogical strategies
- Possess good time management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching in higher education is preferred
- Related field and/or industry certifications, if applicable
LSCO is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at HumanResources@lsco.edu or call 409-882-3905.
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If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Safety and Security Department, located on the second floor of the Ron E. Lewis Building, during regular business hours. You can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-882-3910 or emailing security@lsco.edu. Click here to find the report on our website.