"Part-Time EDUC 1300 Instructor for Dual Credit"

Objective

Faculty in this position perform the day-to-day operations of the instructional area of learning frameworks, student success, having both credentials and teaching experience in education, psychology, and/or counseling. To perform the day-to-day operations of the instructional programs. Part-time faculty members at Blinn College are unranked and have the common title of Instructor.

Essential Duties

• Provides instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations, including in-person instruction.
• Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Maintains access to students through posted office hours, including in-person 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 Heads, 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.
• Possesses a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Attends college orientation and required institutional meetings.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, staff, administration, and students. This position requires in-person teaching. Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the Education, Counseling, Psychology. This position is for teaching face-to-face EDUC 1300 on at least one high school campus in the Blinn College District service area.

Preferred Experience and Training

Experience teaching at a community college. Experience developing and teaching blended/hybrid or online courses. Quality Matters (QM) certification. Please provide at least two professional references.

Required Degree, License or Certifications

Master's degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education or Educational Psychology, or Counseling (not Educational Administration).

Special Notes To Applicants

Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, teaching philosophy, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application. Unofficial graduate transcripts may be attached to this application, but official graduate transcripts will be required of all candidates selected for an interview before the interview is scheduled. All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from a certified agency. A short teaching demonstration will be scheduled if an applicant is scheduled for review.

Credentials

The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions - Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College's Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college's course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf