"Full Time Instructor - History"

Full Time Instructor - History

The Blinn College District is searching for a Full Time Instructor - History at our Bryan Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:

Job Summary

To perform the day-to-day operations of the instructional program.
To teach courses as scheduled.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations as needed
• Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence
• Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication
• Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources
• Advises students in academic matters
• Evaluates students' performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner
• Assists in the development, distribution, and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives
• Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Head, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum
• Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community
• Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities
• Engages in collegial activities and service activities across the department, division, and college
• Possesses a passion for teaching community college students
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and orally
• Attends college orientation and required institutional meetings
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications

Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in History

Minimum Competencies

• Experience teaching college-level courses.
• Experience teaching at a community college or two-year college.
• This position is to teach in-person classes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, staff, administration and students.
• Ability to instruct students while achieving the course learning objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in History

Preferred Competencies

• Experience using D2L/Brightspace
• Experience developing and teaching blended (hybrid) or online courses.
• Quality Matters (QM) training.
• Experience teaching dual credit in a high school.

Special Notes To Applicants

Work hours: All full-time faculty positions at Blinn College require an on-campus presence of 40 hours per week during regular business hours

Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application. Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Academic Affairs Office, 902 College Avenue, Brenham, Texas 77833. Additionally, transcripts may be sent electronically to lisa.leopold@blinn.edu. All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from a certified agency. A short teaching demonstration will be required if applicant is selected for interview. Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three references must be included in resume or CV.

This is a 9 month, benefits eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverages can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.state.tx.us/New-Employee/Insurance/.

Leave time includes 16 hours personal each year and 8 hours sick leave for each month of contract. Paid leave is provided for college designated holidays, spring break, thanksgiving and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year).