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Commitment to Mission&nbsp;This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.&nbsp; A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.Cultural Beliefs<ul><li>One LSC</li><li>Student Focused</li><li>Own It</li><li>Advance Equity</li><li>Cultivate Community</li><li>Choose Learning</li></ul>The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.Lone Star College was recognized in three areas: Shared Governance; Faculty Experience; Diversity, Inclusion &amp; Belonging.Qualities of Excellence&nbsp;As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. 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:<ul><li>Student Invested</li><li>Content Expert</li><li>Pedagogically Excellent</li><li>Institutionally Dedicated</li></ul>Campus Marketing Statement&nbsp;Lone Star College-KingwoodLone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow professionally. Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming and dental hygiene.Location address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.Job Description&nbsp;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. &nbsp;Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.&nbsp;ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:<ul><li>Teaches Biology courses at a variety of times and locations </li><li>Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.</li><li>Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner</li><li>Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines</li><li>Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods</li><li>Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress </li><li>Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community</li><li>Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required</li><li>Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: <ul><li>Mastery of course content</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills; Style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills</li><li>Commitment to diversity; Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people</li><li>Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning</li><li>Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology</li><li>Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning</li></ul>PHYSICAL ABILITIES: <ul><li>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.</li></ul>WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>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</li><li>Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position</li><li>Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards</li><li>Hours will vary depending on class time;&nbsp; Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction</li></ul>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>A master’s degree or higher in theoretical or applied biology or life sciences or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate credit hours in theoretical or applied biology or life sciences</li></ul>Salary&nbsp;$51.75 per contact hour.Benefits Marketing Statement&nbsp;By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.Special Instructions&nbsp;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. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.How to Apply&nbsp;ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLYWe will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year.&nbsp; By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).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 <a href="http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify" target="_blank">www.dhs.gov/E-Verify</a>.Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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Adjunct Faculty,  Biology

Insperity&nbsp;(NYSE: NSP) provides the most comprehensive suite of scalable HR solutions available in the marketplace with an optimal blend of premium HR service and technology. With 2022 revenues of $5.9 billion and more than 90 locations throughout the U.S., Insperity is currently making a difference for thousands of businesses and communities nationwide by delivering the administrative relief, reduced liabilities and better benefit solutions that businesses need for sustained growth. &nbsp;With over 4,100 employees, we are a diverse group of individuals pursuing a common mission: to help businesses succeed so communities prosper.Behind our success is our unshakeable belief in the value of our people. At Insperity, we’re committed to providing a positive work environment, and to helping our employees succeed both personally and professionally. We celebrate work and life events, and we partner with our clients and communities to make great things happen.We have received recognition numerous times as a top place to work, most recently ranking No. 28 on Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work 2023" list of top large U.S. employers, with a 4.5 out of 5.0 rating. There is no better time to be a part of Insperity, and our best work is yet to come. Learn more at&nbsp;Insperity.com.&nbsp;Why Insperity?&nbsp;Flexibility:&nbsp;At Insperity, work-life balance is an important aspect of our culture. We have established a flexible work program to help our employees balance their time and energy in a way that promotes employee wellbeing and helps grow the company.Career Growth:&nbsp;Insperity provides many ways for our employees to grow with the company. We offer continuous learning programs, professional development and leadership training programs, mentorship opportunities and ongoing training.&nbsp;Well-Being:&nbsp;At Insperity, we truly care about your well-being – inside and outside of the workplace.&nbsp;Our total rewards package includes competitive compensation, generous paid time off, top-tier medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement plan with a matching component, health &amp; wellness support, employee recognition programs, educational assistance, adoption assistance, and much more. Whether remote, in person or hybrid, we take care of our people so that you can do your best work.Community Impact:&nbsp; Insperity also supports our employees in their philanthropic efforts and encourages employees to get involved in their communities. We give employees paid volunteer time off, organize volunteer opportunities, and match eligible employee charitable donations.&nbsp;Associate General Counsel – Transactions &amp; Corporate Law&nbsp;We are currently seeking an Associate General Counsel position in the Transactions &amp; Corporate Law Practice Group.&nbsp;This position has significant responsibility for providing legal advice and counsel to senior management and Company leaders in connection with a broad range of business transactions, corporate governance, securities law compliance, contracts and general corporate matters. &nbsp;This position requires a significant level of independent decision-making regarding matters having Company-wide impact, which is guided by policies, procedures, objectives and coordination.Responsibilities:Under general supervision but with substantial decision-making:<ul><li>Drafts, reviews, and negotiates various complex commercial agreements, including HR service agreements (client service agreements or CSAs), vendor contracts, software licenses and subscriptions, nondisclosure agreements, and real estate leases and related documents.</li><li>Supervises, drafts, and maintains forms of agreements utilized for sales of the Company’s solutions, including a periodic coordination of the review and revision of those forms.</li><li>Assists with, leads, and advises internal clients on a variety of business transactions, including the development of new services and solutions, acquisitions, financings, real estate transactions, strategic alliances, and other strategic transactions.</li><li>Assists with corporate governance matters and securities law compliance.</li><li>Advises and provides support to the sales force generally, including regarding responses to inquiries from clients.</li><li>Approves certain significant contracts from a legal perspective for signature by officers and other authorized persons.</li><li>Reviews and assists in the development of marketing materials.</li><li>Assists with monitoring and registration of intellectual property rights.</li><li>Advise on data security and privacy matters.</li><li>Supports General Counsel and Managing Counsel with general corporate matters.</li><li>Assists Managing Counsel and other in-house counsel in advising management concerning legal rights, obligations and privileges.</li><li>Assists Managing Counsel in the supervision of Assistant General Counsel, contract counsel and support staff in the Transactions Practice Group.</li><li>Drafts other legal documents as required by the Company including agreements, memoranda, and correspondence.</li><li>Maintains strong professional working relationship with clients, Company staff, and law firms.</li></ul>This position does not require specialized knowledge of labor and employment law, as those matters are generally handled by other groups within the Legal Department. The Insperity Legal Department provides legal advice and support to Insperity, but not to Insperity’s client base.Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum of seven (7) years of transactional legal experience, with a focus on negotiating and drafting agreements and knowledge of contract law and general corporate law</li><li>Significant experience with negotiating, drafting, and coordinating complex transactional matters.</li><li>Ability to identify, comprehend and manage a variety of complex legal issues in a transactional setting, such as the skills required to lead mergers and acquisitions or corporate finance transactions.</li><li>Significant experience with corporate governance matters, securities and SEC compliance and disclosure requirements applicable to public companies is preferred.</li><li>Experience with software licensing, cloud-based software subscriptions and intellectual property law is strongly desired but not required.</li><li>Experience with data privacy and data security matters in a transactional setting, or a willingness to obtain (with Company support) data privacy certifications, is also desired.</li><li>Business-minded approach to legal matters with ability to identify and convey risks to other members of the Legal Department and to business team members, including senior management.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently or in a team to develop solutions to accomplish business objectives in a complex, regulated industry.</li><li>Reads, understands and applies laws, rules, regulations, legal decisions, and other forms of written direction; organizes and analyzes facts, formulates legal conclusions and makes recommendations; performs complex legal tasks requiring initiative, judgment and responsibility.</li><li>Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing with a diverse range of audiences and in various settings; works independently and completes projects timely with little or no supervision in a fast-paced environment; ability to act in situations with confidence, assertiveness, tact, and diplomacy; ability to deal resolutely with sensitive issues; familiar with methods and techniques used in persuasion and negotiation of conflicts and problems; and maintains effective work relations with those encountered in the course of employment.</li><li>Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school required.</li><li>Current law license required, preferably from the state of Texas.</li><li>Some managerial and supervisory experience is preferred.&nbsp;</li></ul>About Insperity’s Legal Department:The Insperity Legal Department is comprised of five practice groups with a total of 32 legal professionals, including 19 lawyers, two governmental affairs specialists and 11 staff members. The Transactions &amp; Corporate Law Practice Group is comprised of five lawyers and two assistants. The remainder of the Insperity Legal Department is comprised of the Benefits Practice Group, the Employment Law Practice Group, the Litigation &amp; Dispute Resolution Practice Group and the Governmental Affairs Practice Group. The Legal Department follows a hybrid work schedule with the team being in the office three days per week.&nbsp;At Insperity, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. Insperity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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