Instructor, Real Estate (Part Time) - Adjunct

Houston Community College•Houston, TX

108d•Onsite

About The Position

Houston Community College seeks a part-time adjunct Real Estate Instructor to teach courses in the instructor’s area of competency. The position supports the college curriculum and programs by establishing courses in accordance with higher education standards, teaching through effective methodologies, and providing engagement and support that encourage student learning. Faculty responsibilities include teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service. The instructor may teach up to the maximum contact-hour load permitted each semester and participates in department, division, and college activities in accordance with Faculty Workload Guidelines. Teaching responsibilities include preparing syllabi, planning and delivering instruction for students with varied backgrounds and learning styles, evaluating and communicating student progress, maintaining student records, recommending course materials, teaching at different times, locations, and modalities as institutional needs require, and maintaining a Learning Management System shell for each assigned course. The instructor is also expected to use classroom technology, explore instructional methods, and responsibly use equipment and facilities. The role includes maintaining professional relationships and providing student access and guidance through office hours and electronic communication. Other faculty duties include professional development, participation in evaluation and institutional activities, committee and program work, compliance with college policies, support for accreditation, and contributing to curriculum review, planning, articulation, and community engagement. The position requires an associate degree or higher in a qualifying field and an active Texas Real Estate Salesperson license with five years of active experience as a salesperson. A bachelor’s degree or higher in a qualifying field, a broker’s license, and three years of teaching or training experience are preferred. A portfolio demonstrating relevant professional experience, research, authorship, or other real estate endeavors may be accepted in lieu of work experience.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Real Estate, Finance, Marketing, Community Development, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Appraisal, or another business-related field.
Active Texas Real Estate Salesperson license.
Five years of active experience as a Real Estate Salesperson.
Willingness and ability to teach day or evening classes at multiple sites around the city.
Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication ability.
Good organizational and planning skills.
Sensitivity to students from different academic and socioeconomic backgrounds and to students with disabilities.
Ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
Self-discipline and ability to effectively manage others.
Copy of transcript conferring the required degree and certification(s) must accompany the application.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields.
Real Estate Broker’s license.
Three years of teaching or training experience.
A portfolio demonstrating professional experience, research, authorship, or other professional endeavors in real estate may be accepted in lieu of work experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge and skill in teaching real estate and continually work to improve instructional quality and methods.
Develop and use course or laboratory syllabi in accordance with college, discipline, and departmental guidelines, and submit a copy to the department chair.
Plan and deliver varied teaching methods and materials suited to course objectives and students’ differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
Evaluate students’ progress toward course objectives and communicate their progress in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate student records and submit required reports and forms on time.
Review, evaluate, and recommend textbooks and other learning materials.
Teach at different times, locations, and modalities in response to institutional needs.
Develop and maintain a Learning Management System shell for each assigned course.
Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously; assist with routine instructional laboratory maintenance where appropriate.
Use classroom technology and explore new instructional methodologies.
Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
Provide student access through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods; advise students on instructional and program-specific matters.
Present information about academic fields and programs, including subject matter, further study and transfer opportunities, work opportunities, careers, clubs, activities, support services, and scholarships.
Work with the Chair or Program Director on academic advising activities as needed.
Set annual professional-growth objectives in consultation with the department chair, keep current with developments in the discipline, and learn technologies that support student learning.
Participate in the department-required annual evaluation process.
Participate in institutional service activities, including opening-week events, conference days, and commencement exercises.
Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities, and in department, college, or system meetings and committees.
Follow HCC policies and procedures and participate in college-related student, faculty-selection, community-education, recruitment, or special-program activities.
Support business, student, and community activities that foster goodwill and promote HCC’s mission.
Participate in activities needed to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
Contribute to departmental objectives and goals and budget priorities through the HCC planning process.
Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices to meet professional standards, state requirements, industry needs, and higher education requirements.
Assist with articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor.