Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

Job Title : Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

Location : LSC-Houston North Victory

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Part-Time

Commitment to Mission : This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs :

One LSC

Student Focused

Own It

Foster Belonging

Cultivate Community

Choose Learning

Qualities of Excellence : As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence :

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

Job Description :

PURPOSE AND SCOPE : It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community.

Essential Job Functions :

• Teaches Psychology (PSYC) courses at a variety of times and locations
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
• Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
• Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
• Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities :

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; Style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning / civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Required Qualifications :

• Master's in psychology or Master's with 18 graduate hours in psychology; or Master's in educational psychology, or counseling psychology with 18 hours of graduate coursework completed in psychology or analysis of coursework

Salary : $55.44 per contact hour.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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