Salary:  Commensurate

Duties/Responsibilities: Position Summary:

Lone Star College-Tomball is an innovative and dynamic community college located northwest of Houston in Tomball, Texas. It is one of five colleges that comprise the Lone Star College System, one of the fastest growing community college districts in the state. The college is seeking a creative, self-motivated educator and lifelong learner dedicated to the educational success of a diverse student population.

Our mission is to provide accessible, quality, life-long learning opportunities and to prepare learners to meet the challenges in a global and technological society. We enable learners to recognize and enhance their dignity and capability. In partnerships with students, educational institutions, businesses and other community groups, we create a climate conducive to personal, educational civic and cultural enrichment and renewal. It is our culture that teaching faculty 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, personal and professional development, and institutional and community service. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop, and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications/Education Campus Specific:

Master's degree in Education or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Education. At least 3 to 5 years teaching experience, planning development, implementation and evaluation of educational programs.

Demonstrated interest and/or experience with diversity, interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning.

Distance education certification or a commitment to obtain certification through Lone Star College System (or equivalent) within 12 months of employment.  Experience using variety of delivery methods and technologies. Teaching experience (secondary or higher education)

Preferred Qualifications/Education:

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in a second field (besides Education) Bachelor's degree in education, foreign language, ESOL, linguistics, educational administration or related field

Experience in program development and evaluation, curriculum writing, instructional supervision, staff development and budget monitoring.

Management and Educational Administration experience

Curriculum development experience. Program specific knowledge as well as expertise in curriculum and proposal writing, program development and evaluation, and staff training and supervision acquired through formal training as part of a Master of Education or similar degree, or through extensive business experience are necessary skills to bring to the position. Bi-lingual. Community college teaching experience.

Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and dynamic climate for lifelong learning. Demonstrated commitment of multi-cultural and multi-generational diversity. Demonstrated interest and/or experience with interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning. Active participation in professional organizations.

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Posting Dates:  Open: now; Closes: until filled.

Submit the Following Information:  Application Process:

For the complete job descriptions, submission requirements, and access to our on-line application, please visit our Web site at www.lonestar.edu click on Employment@, Applicant, Search & Apply Now, and then Search Postings. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. AA/EEO. APPLY ON-LINE ONLY.

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