Adjunct Instructor of Professional Studies-Houston - Our Lady of the Lake University

Our Lady of the Lake University • The Woodlands, TX

66d • Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Professional Studies invites applications from qualified individuals to teach one or two sections of undergraduate or graduate courses in the following: Criminal Justice Psychology Sociology Classes are typically held on weekends in 4-hour blocks (8:00-12:00 or 1:00-5:00), and presented in face-to-face or hybrid/blended format. Sections available for faculty to teach on a per-semester basis as needed. Fully on-line classes are only available through the main San Antonio campus and do not apply to this posting.

Requirements

• Master's degree in the specific field(s) of Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or related discipline
• Experience working and/or teaching in one or more of the topic areas and courses formats described above
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, student-centeredness, and (where applicable) classroom use of technology.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in one of the fields listed above and/or certification in related area(s).

Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabi, lectures, assignments, and assessments, as appropriate to the course under the supervision of a lead professor who will provide a sample syllabus and select the textbook(s) for the course.
• Be available for individual student assistance (outside class time) at least one hour per week per section, and/or respond to telephone or electronic communication from students within 24-48 hours.
• A virtual classroom is provided for all sections through Blackboard and faculty are encouraged to utilize this technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees