Faculty, History

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our
mission of providing transformational educational opportunities
that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to
be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through
high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities,
employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity,
accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and
uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and
uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location,
modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic
goals:

• Opportunity through financial resilience
• Leading in academic excellence
• Strength in culture and talent development
• Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great
Colleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of Higher
Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating
an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported,
and empowered.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a
nation of world citizenry in our students. Our culture, then,
requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while
immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are
self-accountable to being respectful to others through clear and
professional communication. We are compassionate with our students,
colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of
learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives,
people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world
citizenry.

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

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

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-University Park

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System
provides transformational educational opportunities that help
individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The
two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today,
offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that
empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20
locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu
.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College'University Park offers a
distinctive college environment in northwest Houston on the former
Compaq and Hewlett-Packard corporate campus. LSC-University Park
provides highly affordable university-transfer and workforce
programs, including specialized offerings in artificial
intelligence and energy and manufacturing. Campus facilities
include the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Center for
Science & Innovation, Visual and Performing Arts Building, and
two covered parking garages serving the main campus complex.
LSC-University Park is also home to Lone Star Corporate College,
the Lone Star College Honors College, University of
Houston-Downtown Northwest, and ResponsiveEd's iSchool middle and
high school programs. Together, these resources create a dynamic
environment focused on preparing students for what comes
next.

The address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX
77070. All applicants must reside in Texas.

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. The faculty member's
role encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation,
professional development, and institutional service. Primary
responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the
curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Teaches courses in History at a variety of times and locations

in response to institutional needs

• Makes continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction

by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques,
and delivery methods

• Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory

within college and departmental guidelines

• Plans, develops and uses a variety of teaching methods and

materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and
which are appropriate for students with differing educational and
experiential backgrounds and learning styles

• Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievement

of stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of
their progress in the course

• Submits required college reports and forms
• Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning

materials

• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues

and the community

• Provides access to students through posted office hours,

electronic communication and other appropriate methods

• Responsible for professional development and institutional

service as determined in consultation with the Dean

• 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

• 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

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably

to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing;
bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small
parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are
required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a

Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general
office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the
discipline/industry

• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to

carry out the functions of the position

• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab

environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards

• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are

required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be
available to students outside of class instruction

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in History or master's degree with 18 graduate

hours in History

Salary

Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your
related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of
employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the
application process will be utilized to calculate your salary
offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of
Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting
salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work
experience. The resume should include the following information for
each position listed:

• Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
• If the position was full time or part time
• If the position was paid or unpaid
• Level of degree completed including date earned.
• Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in
the Lone Star College job description should be included in the
resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part
of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work
environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full
comprehensive and competitive benefits package, wellness programs,
professional development opportunities, sabbatical opportunities
and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on `My Activities' at the top of
the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on
`Add Attachment.' Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title
once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached
your cover letter with your resume.

If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty,
Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the
following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching
Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of
teaching philosophy of no more than three pages that addresses the
role of technology in your courses.

In your cover letter and curriculum vitae, please highlight
relevant education and experience in the following areas, as
applicable:

• Advanced degrees in history, including areas of

specialization.

• Teaching experience or formal training in African American or

Mexican American history.

• Teaching experience in higher education, identifying full-time

appointments.

• Experience working in a community college.
• Institutional and/or professional service.
• Collaboration with other academic departments or

non-instructional departments, such as the library, advising, or
tutoring center.

Please include specific examples where relevant. These instructions
are intended to help applicants describe their backgrounds and do
not establish additional minimum qualifications.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters
or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email,
mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are long term
postings. To ensure you are receiving notifications on your
application(s), you will need to opt into receiving
system-generated notifications on your applicant profile.

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by
phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which
Lone Star College provides the federal government with information
from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is
authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

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