Position Overview
Position: Adjunct Faculty: Graphic Design
Location: Lone Star College – Kingwood, TX
Salary: $53.82 per contact hour
About Lone Star College (LSC)
Lone Star College (LSC) aims to create an educational environment of diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, and respect. Ranked as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For®” in The Chronicle of Higher Education, LSC is committed to collaboration, professional communication, and accountability on the part of its students and staff.
Cultural Beliefs at LSC
- One LSC: Collaboration across the institution.
- Student Focused: Prioritizing student success.
- Own It: Taking responsibility for outcomes.
- Advance Equity: Fostering inclusivity and fairness.
- Cultivate Community: Building meaningful connections.
- Choose Learning: Emphasizing lifelong learning.
Recognition
LSC was acknowledged in three key areas:
- Shared Governance
- Faculty Experience
- Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
About Lone Star College – Kingwood
Located in the quiet, forested northeast part of Houston, Lone Star College – Kingwood provides affordable educational transfer and career development to more than 80,000 students per term. The campus serves as an educational center for the Kingwood community and incorporates innovative programs such as respiratory nursing, computer games, and dental hygienetics.
Campus Address:
20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339
Role Overview
Purpose and Scope
As an Adjunct Faculty graphic design instructor, you will be responsible for designing and teaching courses in diverse and dynamic ways to promote student learning and help the institution reach its milestones. This part-time position offers the opportunity to model creativity and encourage visual communication in students.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach Visual Communication courses at various times and locations.
- Design engaging lessons to encourage active student participation.
- Evaluate and monitor student progress, providing timely feedback.
- Utilize course syllabi adhering to institutional guidelines.
- Construct and nurture professional relationships with students, staff, and the community.
- Participate in meetings, training, and orientations as required.
- Submit all required reports and forms promptly.
- Ensure instructional delivery conforms to LSC’s mission of achieving a diverse and academically elite student population.
Qualifications
Required:
- Associate’s (or higher) degree in Visual Communication or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of experience in the relevant field outside the teaching context.
- Evidence of demonstrated proficiency in the discipline.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Mastery of course content.
- Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to fostering a culture of diversity and acceptance of other views.
- Experience with active teaching methods, such as collaborative and/or service learning.
- Ability to use instructional technologies effectively.
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
Preferred:
- Experience in interdisciplinary teaching or adult learning methodologies.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and academic excellence.
Work Conditions
- Environment: Climate-controlled classrooms or labs with minimal safety hazards.
- Hours: Flexible, with class schedules dependent on day, evening, and weekend availability.
- Equipment Used: Traditional office equipment, PCs, and industry-specific technology.
Physical Demands
Work is mainly sedentary, involving sitting, walking, and some light lifting of items such as books or papers. No special physical demands are required.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted online for this position. Applications submitted via electronic mail, physical mail, or fax will not be accepted.
Required Application Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcripts
Instructions for Submission:
- Go to the Job Search page.
- Select “My Activities” at the top of the page.
- Under “My Cover Letters and Attachments,” click “Add Attachment.”
- Please include the Job ID# in your cover letter file name.
Important: Filename length is limited to 40 characters.
Benefits
Membership in an active and engaged community is a defining characteristic of LSC membership. Benefits include:
- Tuition waivers.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan.
- A strong focus on work/life balance.
Additional Information
Interview Process
Selected applicants will be interviewed by a recruiter. Please confirm if notifications are active on your profile.
Employment Verification
LSC participates in the E-Verify Program to verify the employment authorization status of individuals who will work in the U.S.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lone Star College is an equal opportunity employer and strives to foster a work environment that respects diversity. LSC prohibits intentional discrimination based on race, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or other statutory protected characteristics.
