Adjunct Instructors at Lamar State College-Orange in Orange, Texas

Job Description:

Job Title:

Adjunct Instructors

Faculty

LSCO Adjunct Instructor for faculty pool; candidates may be called as department needs arise





How do I Apply?
Interested candidates should complete the online application, which includes noting areas of interest and experience, providing availability information, uploading a current resume, and providing an unofficial transcript.



Workforce Instructors: Please upload professional certifications in the place of the transcript.



What's Next?
Individuals who apply to our adjunct employment pool will have their materials shared with hiring managers and supervisors when temporary assistance is needed. Applicants will also receive direct outreach from departments when a temporary need arises that matches their skills and experience to discuss potential opportunities.


If you apply and your circumstances later change, you can log back into the applicant portal to update your submission or withdraw; otherwise, LSCO will keep your application open for two years.




GENERAL
The role and mission of LSCO places major emphasis upon the teaching component. Therefore, the instructional faculty position at LSCO has an emphasis on teaching, scholarship, and service. The apportionment of responsibilities may be modified for a specific position and for a specific semester due to classes not making or other variables which affect teaching assignments. Faculty will be expected to teach assigned classes according to approved course syllabi or instructional dean.



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS


A. Teaching:


1. Classroom preparation, supervision, and instruction, in face-to-face, online, hybrid, or HyFlex deliveries, as needed and determined by the College Administration.


2. Field-based or off-campus instruction, as needed and determined by College Administration.


3. Laboratory design, preparation, instruction, supervision, and other associated responsibilities related to courses assigned.


4. Student performance measurement including:


i. Preparation, administration, timely grading, and evaluation of classroom assignments, tests, papers, examinations, research projects, etc.,


ii. Reporting of grades on or before the deadline provided by the Registrar;


iii. Assessment, reporting, and artifact submission of student learning outcomes, course-level, and program-level outcomes.


5. Student interactions to provide course-level support, academic advisement, assistance with degree plans, registration, and course assistance.


6. Coordination and supervision of student activities directly related to the academic program.


7. Experiments in teaching methods and teaching-oriented research, including the development and implementation of effective learning environments.


8. Timely selection and procurement of books, films, and other materials for the classroom, library, learning center, or laboratory use.


9. Periodic evaluation of library holdings and recommendations of books and other materials to be ordered by the library or Gator Success Center.


10. Development of new courses and programs of study, including web-based and other technology-based instruction.


11. Active participation in curriculum development, including the establishment of program and student learning outcomes, and the reporting of learning outcomes results as required by departmental procedures.



ADDITIONAL FACULTY JOB FUNCTIONS (PREFERRED FOR ADJUNCTS)



A. Professional Development and Pedagogy Advancement:


1. On-going reading and research to maintain proficiency and growth in one's field of professional specialization.


2. Attend professional development opportunities regularly, as required by College Administration.


3. Holding membership or office in professional associations.


4. Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and conventions of professional associations.



B. Service:


1. Support student success by assisting with and participating in commencement, PTK inductions, and other related ceremonies. Refer to the current faculty handbook for the minimum required commencement participation.


2. Serve on institutional and affiliated committees.


3. Serve on professional association committees.


4. Participate in college-wide assessment activities.


5. Participate in institutionally sponsored activities to recruit students.


6. Interview and screen candidates for faculty and staff appointments.


7. Coordinate, advise, and supervise student organizations or student activities not directly related to the academic program.


8. Student support with academic advisement, assistance with degree plans, registration, and graduation assistance.


9. Participate in sponsored community service or community projects.
10. Volunteer tutoring support in Gator Success Center.



C. Other:


1. Faculty members who serve as Student Organization/Club Sponsors have significant responsibility for student and campus activities and are therefore considered a Campus Security Authority (CSA) pursuant to the federal Jeanne Clery Act. Faculty members who serve as a Student Organization/Club Sponsor will be responsible for reporting information in compliance with the Clery Act.

D. Education:


Education commensurate with the specific instructional assignment is required.



E. Qualifications:


Qualifications commensurate with the specific instructional assignment is required.



F. Experience:


College teaching experience is preferred. For technical programs, pertinent job experience outlined in the minimum faculty credential standards is required.




LSCO Adjunct Instructor for faculty pool; candidates may be called as department needs arise




Security Sensitive:


This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.



COURSE SUBJECTS OFFERED:




ARTS & HUMANITIES: Arts, Communication, Drama, History, Humanities, Music, Spanish, Speech



BUSINESS: Accounting, Agribusiness, Banking and Financial Services, Business, Criminal Justice, Economics, Insurance Services, Marketing, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology



CONSTRUCTION & MANUFACTURING: Building Construction Technology, Construction Management, Electrician, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technology, Plumbing Technology, Layout and Fabrication Welding, Pipefitting, Pipe Welding, Production Welder, Welding Fabrication Technology



HEALTH PROFESSIONS: Dental, Emergency Medical Technology, EMT Paramedic, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Physical Therapy Assistant AAS, Vocational Nursing, Registered Nursing, Pharmacy Technology





INDUSTRY & TRANSPORTATION: Automotive Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Logistics Management, Ordinary Seaman (Maritime), Process Operating Technology, Safety, Health, and Environment



MATH, ENGLISH, & TECHNOLOGY: Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, CISCO Networking/Cybersecurity Technician, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, English, Information Technology, Mathematics




PUBLIC SERVICE: Barber Management, Cosmetology Operator, Court Reporting, Education (Teacher Preparation), Geography, Hospitality Services, Real Estate



SCIENCE & ENGINEERING: Animal Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Physics, Pre-Engineering




WORKFORCE (non-credit): Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, Certified Nurse Aide, Commercial Driver's License, Court Reporting, Emergency Medical Technician, Intro to Computers, Microsoft Office, Small Engine Maintenance, Spanish, IV Therapy for Healthcare Providers, Medical Assistant, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Pharmacy, Phlebotomy, Yamaha Marine Service Technology

Current LSCO adjunct rate

Lamar State College Orange 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.

We value the safety of all members of the Gator Community at our beautiful campus on the Sabine River. LSCO publishes an Annual Security Report that provides information regarding campus Safety & Security, including topics such as crime reporting policies, information regarding programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported, and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes.


If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Safety and Security Department, located in the Academic Center, Room 149, during regular business hours. You can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-882-3910 or emailing
security@lsco.edu.


You can also find the report on our website at
https://lsco.edu/student-life/safety-security/_documents/LSCO 2024 ASR.pdf

AS392P

Yes

LSCO Adjunct Instructor for faculty pool; candidates may be called as department needs arise. Applications will stay open for two years.