Instructor, Government

Instructor, Government

Location

Lamar State College Port Arthur

Job Type

9 Month Faculty

Job Number

202500155

Organization

General Ed & Developmental Studies

Opening Date

11/10/2026

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at HumanResources@lamarpa.edu or call 409-984-6560.

LSCPA's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).

Job Summary

The Government Instructor has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, classroom instruction and lab instruction and completing all duties associated with full-time teaching. Assigned classes may occur during the day, evening, and/or online with varying teaching locations including on-campus, dual enrollment, and Early College High School. This position reports to LSCPA's General Education and Developmental Studies Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction
• Participate in college tasks, which includes but is not limited to, advising, recruiting, and tutoring
• Serve on departmental and college committees, perform community services, and participate in continuing educational and/or professional development opportunities
• Exhibit commitment and involvement in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum based on program, department and college goals and objectives
• Attend faculty meetings
• Maintain current knowledge, expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility along with broader higher education matters and trends
• Respond to students, faculty and staff in a timely and professional manner
• Occasional travel to various campus and/or conference, seminar locations
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in the qualifying field, or a master's degree with eighteen (18) semester credit hours in the subject matter
• Work independently in the classroom
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Possess time management and communication skills
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Political Science
• Teaching experience in higher education and/or Early College High School
• Experience with Blackboard or other computerized teaching systems
• Teaching experience at a two-year college

Supplemental Information

Work Hours:

Full time hours, Monday - Friday, with possibility of some evenings, depending upon class schedule

Lamar State College Port Arthur 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 located at the bottom of the page.

01

What is your highest level of education attained?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctoral degree

02

Do you have eighteen (18) graduate hours in the subject matter?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience in higher education environments? If yes, please explain.

04

Describe your experience in using the Blackboard Learning Management System or any other Learning Management System.

05

How would you rate your proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)?

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

06

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Lamar State College Port Arthur

Address P.O. Box 310

Port Arthur, Texas, 77641

Website https://www.lamarpa.edu/index.html