Instructor History - Adjunct Pool

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Community College seeks an Instructor History to join our Adjunct Faculty and advance the institution’s tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

The role encompasses teaching, academic advising, professional development, and institutional/community service, with responsibilities across courses, advising activities, and participation in department and college initiatives.

Qualifications

• Completed at least eighteen (18) graduate hours in History and hold a Master’s degree.
• Official transcript(s) conferring degree must accompany the application.
• Minimum of one (1) year of college level teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach history courses using diverse methods and materials to meet course objectives.
• Provide academic advising and guidance to students and maintain office hours.
• Engage in professional development and participate in institutional and community service activities.
• Collaborate with department and college to align curricula with standards and accreditation.

Education

Master's degree in History

18 graduate hours in History

Job description

We are currently seeking an Instructor History to join our Adjunct Faculty who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service. We encourage you to be a part of the Mosaic of HCC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching

• Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline.
• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
• Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair.
• Plan, develop, and use 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.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner.
• Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.
• Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.
• Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously.
• Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.

Academic Advising

• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues.
• Make presentations on a particular academic field or program—its subject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co‑ops, part‑time, work‑study) and careers, special clubs and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc.
• Create and maintain a website dedicated to the types of information specified above.
• Work with Chair to take on appropriate academic advising activities as needed by the College and Department.

Professional Development

• Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair.
• Keep pace with developments in the discipline.
• Learn and apply technologies that support student learning.
• Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college.

Institutional and Community Service

• Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises.
• Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities.
• Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/or committees.
• Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS.
• Participate in college-related activities such as student activities, selection of faculty, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special programs.
• Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of HCCS.
• Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
• Participate in the HCCS planning process by assisting in the formulation of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities.
• Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards, state‑mandated guidelines and requirements of business/industry, and higher education.
• Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post‑secondary institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

• Completed at least eighteen (18) graduate hours in History and hold a Master’s degree.
• Official transcript(s) conferring degree must accompany the application.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one (1) year of college level teaching experience is preferred.

Location

• Fourth‑largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after‑tax living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all urban areas recently surveyed.
• Major‑league sports town with notable annual events.
• Mild winters allow year‑round outdoor activities.
• World‑renowned medical care; hospitals consistently rank among the nation’s top institutions.
• Over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area.
• Culture and culinary capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

EEO STATEMENT

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.

Sandra Jacobson, Interim Director EEO/Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
PO Box 667517
Houston TX, 77266
713 718.8271 or [e-mail]

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