About the Department

The Huntsville Center offers a variety of technical Prison Education Programs to Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) residents. This is an instructional position within a correctional environment teaching an all-male or all-female student population. Students are required to meet academic and security requirements for enrollment consideration. 

Position Duties

• Teach freshmen and sophomore level courses to college students in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
• Qualified applicants must be committed to student learning, integrating technology into the curriculum, and encouraging engaged scholars.
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
• Maintain accurate student records in compliance with Lee College requirements.
• Submit required student reports to the Admissions & Records Office according to schedule.
• Direct and evaluate the learning experience of the students in accordance with adopted curricula and approved procedures.
• Provide counsel/guidance to students when there is a need.
• All faculty members are required to be on campus thirty-five (35) hours per week and participate in professional development activities, department and college committees, commencement, and other activities as stated in the Faculty Workload and Responsibilities Policy.
• Faculty members may be required to teach evening and summer classes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Service on College committees as assigned.
• Attend professional development opportunities when appropriate.
• Attend the annual graduation ceremony.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Qualifications

• Education and experience that satisfies one of the following three options:
  • Associate’s (or higher) degree in Welding or a related field with five (5) years of work experience in Welding; or
  • No degree with ten (10) years of work experience in Welding including two (2) years in a supervisory or lead role position; or
  • Fifteen (15) or more years of work experience in Welding.
• Candidates must pass a criminal background check by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and attend mandatory security trainings as determined by TDCJ (generally once per year).

• Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Welding or a related field with five (5) years of work experience in Welding.