Security Sensitive Statement:This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215.
Position Title:Adjunct Instructor, Academic Transfer Courses at Polk County Center, Livingston, TX
Is this an Adjunct Position:Yes
Posting Number:FAC
Start Date:01/25/2024
Open Until Filled:Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants:Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resume and Cover Letter is required. Unofficial transcripts required prior to campus interview, official transcripts required upon hire. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the of the process of applying for a position.
In compliance with House Bill 558 passed during the 76th Legislative session, Lamar State College-Port Arthur requires that all male U.S. citizens from 18 to 26 years of age provide proof of registration with the Selective System or exemption from such registration, prior to employment.
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Lamar State College-Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer. EEO/AA
EEO Statement:Lamar State College Port Arthur 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.
Job Summary: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:$2400 per credit hour
Quick Link for Internal Postings: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.
Essential Job Functions:Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
Essential Job Functions:Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels.
Essential Job Functions: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.
Minimum Requests:3
Maximum Requests:3