Full-Time ASL Faculty Position at Lone Star College-CyFair
Job Description
Job Title: Faculty, Sign Language (#17057) CF
Location: LSC-CyFair
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College – CyFair
Nationally recognized, globally connected and locally focused, Lone Star College is the largest college or University in Houston and fastest growing community college in the United States. With more than 75,000 credit students and a total enrollment of 90,000, Lone Star College is committed to student success and credential completion. LSC adds $1.1 billion to the local and regional economy by providing educational opportunities across the north Houston region. Lone Star College-CyFair, a comprehensive community college for the 21st century, provides a dynamic, collaborative learning environment for life-long learning centered on learning engagement. Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.
Position Summary
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.
Job Functions
Teaches courses in Sign Language 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.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Deaf Studies, ASL, Special Education (with appropriate emphasis in deaf education), Communications (with appropriate emphasis such as deaf education or speech pathology), Bicultural or Bilingual Education, or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the above disciplines.
Salary
Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications
Work Schedule & Conditions
PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment.
Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards.
Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization recognized for the 3rd year in a row as a “Great College To Work For”. We offer a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, wellness program, professional development opportunities, sabbatical opportunities and more
Special Instructions
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How to Apply
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