Lone Star College-CyFair Seeks Geology Faculty

Lone Star College-CyFair

Recognized nationally and ranked #1 by the Houston Business Journal as the largest College or University in the Houston, Texas area with a total enrollment of more than 85,000 students, Lone Star College System is poised for greatness. 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

Provides learning activities and support that leads to student achievement of course objectives and contributes to the educational environment of the Lone Star College System and community. Responsibilities include learning facilitation, personal and professional development, and institutional and community service. Primary functions are to plan, develop, and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning, success.

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree in Geology or Earth Science, or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Geology or other Earth Sciences.
Online certification or a commitment to obtain certification through LSC-Online (or equivalent) within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching in a community college or higher education.

Salary

Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications. This is a full-time 10.5-month work schedule. This position has a Spring 2013 start date.

Special Instructions

Please go into My Career Tools on your Career Home Page and add your cover letter, teaching philosophy, transcript, and any other credentials or certificates. These items will be required in order to be considered as a candidate for this position.

Application Process

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE. To learn of all available opportunities go to: http://www.lonestar.edu/employment.htm. Search by keyword or click the "Advanced Search" link to search by keyword or Job Opening ID. Application materials will not be accepted via fax, e-mail, mail or hand delivery.

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