Adjunct Faculty, Speech

Title: Adjunct Faculty, Speech Location: LSC-Atascocita Center Regular/Temporary: Regular – Full/Part Time: Part-Time Commitment to Mission This position supports Lone Star College’s mission by promoting positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to students and employees. Cultural Beliefs One LSC Student Focused Own It Foster Belonging Cultivate Community Choose Learning Qualities of Excellence Student Invested Content Expert Pedagogically Excellent Institutionally Dedicated Essential Job Functions Teach Speech courses at a variety of times and locations Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material Submit required college reports and forms in a timely manner Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following institutional guidelines Meet with and advise students by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods Evaluate students to measure progress and inform them in a timely manner of their progress Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Mastery of course content Demonstrated leadership skills; collaborative, teamwork-oriented style Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with a wide variety of people Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and a dynamic learning climate Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and effective use of technology Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning Physical Abilities The work is sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required. Work Schedule and Conditions Equipment used includes a PC workstation, calculator, phone and other general office equipment Interface with internal and external contacts as needed Work performed in a climate‑controlled classroom/lab with minimal safety hazards Hours vary depending on class time; instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of instruction Required Qualifications Master’s in speech or communication with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in communication coursework unrelated to mass communications (e.g., radio/television productions, journalism, media criticism, broadcasting, public relations, film studies, media writing, etc.) Salary $55.44 per contact hour. Benefits Supportive, collegial work environment Excellent work/life balance Tuition waiver Participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan Professional development opportunities EEO Statement Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, providing federal authorities with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm authorized employment in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed