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Job Summary
The Adjunct Instructor's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing instruction for students enrolled in courses within the General Education department at Lamar Institute of Technology, including dual credit high school students. Courses and programs within the GEDS department include:
• Childcare and Development • College Success Skills (DORI) • English • Government/Political Science • History • Humanities • Math • Philosophy • Psychology • Sociology • Speech and Communications
Adjunct Instructors must be qualified and competent to teach applicable courses within the degree and certificate programs - requirements vary. Hours vary depending on the need and course schedule and may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes, including online. Flexible scheduling and online work arrangements are available (depending upon course type and configuration). This is an exempt position.
Duties/Responsibilities
Teach courses as scheduled and actively engage students in the learning process Demonstrate commitment to teaching and supporting diverse student populations, including traditional, non-traditional, and dual credit students Maintain ethical and professional behavior Attend adjunct faculty meetings Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels Complete required training, such as Blackboard Online Instructor Certification and Title IX Training, etc. Utilize LIT's Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Faculty Online Development Training to continually hone and improve professional knowledge and teaching skills Maintain knowledge of and adherence to the policies and procedures contained in the TSUS and LIT Policies and Procedures Manual Other related duties as assigned
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: • Master's degree with at least 18 credit hours of related coursework in the applicable subject is required for transferrable courses. • An associate degree may be accepted for the Childcare and Development program. • A bachelor's degree with teaching experience is required for DORI classes. • Work experience in the specifically-targeted program or related field • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications • Knowledge of teaching methodologies/pedagogical strategies • Possess good verbal and written communication skills • Possess good time management skills
Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree in related coursework • Experience teaching in higher education • Related field and/or industry certifications
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.
Supplemental Information
Lamar Institute of Technology is an E-Verify Employer. This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Application Information
01 What is the highest level of education you have achieved? High school diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelors degree Masters degree Professional degree such as Law or Medicine Doctorate degree or Ph.D.
02 In what subject(s) did you receive your degree(s)? Childcare and Development College Success Skills (DORI) English Government/Political Science History Humanities Math Philosophy Psychology Sociology Speech/Communications
03 How many years of teaching experience do you have? No experience 0-2 years 2-4 years 5 or more years
04 In what subject or academic area are you applying for and qualified to be an instructor? Childcare and Development College Success Skills (DORI) English Government/Political Science History Humanities Math Philosophy Psychology Sociology Speech/Communications
05 Employer Lamar Institute of Technology (TX) Address P.O. Box 10043 Beaumont, Texas, 77710 Website https://www.lit.edu