Government Professor

Cisco College; Cisco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco College is seeking a Government Professor responsible for providing quality learning experiences and ensuring academic integrity of course standards. The role involves developing engaging materials for various Government courses and maintaining consistent student office hours.

Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in Political Science with at least 18 graduate hours. Enthusiasm for teaching and effective communication skills are highly valued. College-level teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Political Science.
• Demonstrated teaching ability with college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality-learning experiences and maintain integrity of course standards.
• Develop materials to engage all levels of Government courses.
• Maintain five office hours per week designated for student assistance.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated teaching ability

Enthusiasm for teaching

Education

Master’s Degree in Political Science

Minimum of 18 graduate hours in Political Science

Job description

Government Professor Responsibilities

• Provide quality-learning experiences and maintain integrity of course standards and objectives.
• Adhere to all Division policies including rigor, course content, assessment, and technology requirements.
• Develop materials to engage all levels of Government courses and various modalities: synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, dual credit, and traditional.
• Follow the Division guidelines for course syllabi and state clear learning objectives and assessment criteria. Post syllabi in the learning management system and submit prior to first day of the semester.
• Maintain five office hours per week designated as time available to assist students. Be available by appointment for additional hours according to student needs. Post office hours, clearly demonstrate availability, and submit hours as requested.
• Actively seek to stay current in the instructional discipline and in teaching theory by participating in professional development.
• Follow the Division policies for engaging the learning management system.
• Support the mission of the College by serving on College committees, attending division and faculty meetings, and submitting all required paper work in a timely manner.
• Participate in academic advising, orientation, registration, and promotion of pathway related activities. Be knowledgeable of current mathematics pathways and career opportunities.
• Assist the Division Chair with divisional duties including but not limited to scheduling, pathway planning, and curriculum and catalog development.
• Complete all elements of the Faculty Evaluation Plan and work with the Division Chair to establish professional goals.
• Participate actively in the College’s Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment of Student Learning for ongoing improvement in the learning environment for Cisco College students.
• Cooperate and maintain professionalism with the Administration, Division Chairs, Faculty, Staff, and other members of the College community to facilitate the learning process.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Division Chair and College Administration.

Essential Qualifications and Experience Required for the Mathematics Professor position

• Master’s Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Political Science. Master’s Degree in Political Science preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who are qualified to teach both Government and History and/or other Social Science-related fields (Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, etc)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated teaching ability with college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and student success.