Adjunct Instructor, Academic Transfer Courses At Polk County Center, Livingston, TX

While all qualified adjunct applicants are encouraged to apply, Lamar State College Orange, Lamar State College Port Arthur, and Lamar Institute of Technology have openings for the Spring 2024 Semester for instructors in the following academic disciplines:

• Accounting

• Business

• Criminal Justice

• Economics

• Education

• English

• Fine Arts

• Government

• History

• Humanities

• Mathematics

• Philosophy

• Psychology

• Sciences

• Sociology

• Speech

Adjunct Instructors must be qualified and competent to teach applicable courses within the degree and certificate programs. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes. This is not a posting for ONLINE instructors. Classes will be delivered at the Livingston, Texas Polk County Education Center.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

Travel:

Some travel may be required.

Working Conditions: Normal classroom setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have earned a 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in higher education

• Related field and/or industry certifications, if applicable.

Salary $800 per credit hour Work Hours Quick Link for Internal Postings https://lamarpa.peopleadmin.com/postings/3808

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions

Teach course(s) at the Polk County Center in Livingston as scheduled and actively engage with students in the learning process.

Essential Job Functions

Provide timeline feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner.

Essential Job Functions

Maintain ethical and professional behavior.

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Attend adjunct faculty meetings.

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Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels.

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Complete required training, such as Blackboard Online Instructor Certification and Title IX Training, etc.

Essential Job Functions

Take advantage of the professional development opportunities offered by The State Colleges and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Faculty Development Trainings to continually refine and improve professional knowledge and teaching skills.

Essential Job Functions

Adhere to the policies and procedures contained in the TSUS Rules and Regulations and State Colleges' Policies and Procedures Manuals.

Essential Job Functions

Other related duties, as assigned.

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