Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Science

Lone Star College System • The Woodlands, TX

223d • $53

About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty position in Environmental Science at Lone Star College involves providing learning activities and support to achieve course objectives and contribute to the educational environment. The faculty member is responsible for planning, developing, and teaching courses, ensuring student engagement and learning. This part-time role is contingent upon student demand and may involve teaching at various times and locations, including day, evening, and weekend classes. Faculty are expected to maintain professional relationships, evaluate student progress, and attend required meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in environmental science, biology, environmental geology, and/or ecology.
• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills emphasizing collaboration and teamwork.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching and adult learning methodologies.
• Commitment to academic excellence and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Environmental Science courses at various 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.
• Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Supportive, collegial work environment.
• Excellent work/life balance.
• Tuition waiver.
• Participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree