"Government Faculty"

Job Description

Working Title
Government Faculty

Position Status
Full Time

Department
School of Liberal Arts and Education

General Summary

Odessa College is seeking a full time, in-person Government Faculty member. Government Faculty teaches all courses assigned and assist the department in its endeavor to serve students and to support the mission of Odessa College.

Specific Position Duties

• Teach assigned courses in the curriculum.
• Teach Web, Web-enhanced, and ITV classes as requested, using a variety of instructional technologies including Tegrity.
• Teach Dual Credit classes.
• Assist with recruitment, advising, and retention activities as well as participate in various departmental and campus-wide committees.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college.
• Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
• Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc..
• Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives.
• By ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.
• Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity.
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.
• Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner.
• Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means.
• Demonstrated ability to teach students from a wide spectrum of ages and from various cultural and social backgrounds, including high school students who are enrolled in dual credit classes;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Excellent work ethic; and a Commitment to teaching excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree with 18 or more graduate hours in Government from a regionally-accredited institution.
• Computer literacy.

Work Hours
Varied according to schedule

Posting Number
F00371P

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/14360

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