Part Time Instructor - History Dual Credit Royal ISD

title of faculty. Principal Accountabilities Blinn College expects all faculty members to demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence. The essential duties of all faculty are as follows: Instruction and Classroom Management * Maintain access to students through office hours and electronic communication. * Prepare, maintain and utilize an accurate course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution. * Utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media and educational resources. * Maintain student participation and attendance in class. * Conduct classes and final exams punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule. Student Success * Advise or refer students to available academic support, advising, and counseling services. * Maintain a positive and professional relationship with students. Assessment Duties * Hold sole responsibility to assess students' performances through a range of formative and summative assessments and provide constructive feedback in a timely manner. * Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives. Professional Development and Service * Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development opportunities and effective teaching methodologies. * Actively engage in collegial activities in a professional manner across the department, college, and communities such as departmental meetings, committees, and Blinn College partner collaborations, if required. Institutional Responsibilities * Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions. * Comply with all college policies and procedures. * Exhibit effective communication skills, both written and oral. * Attend college orientations, required institutional meetings, and trainings. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications Master's degree in History or American Civilization (with cross-listed courses in History). or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in history. EMPLOYEE OF ROYAL ISD. Must be able to pass required background checks for Blinn and background checks and/or finger printing for any external facilities, per their requirements. Minimum Competencies 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 Experience in college level teaching is desirable. Experience with Quality Matters online course development. Preferred Competencies Experience using D2L/Brightspace. Experience in dual credit classrooms is desirable. Special Notes To Applicants 1. 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 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 2. The application form will serve as the primary basis for the search committee to analyze your application. It is to the candidate's advantage to clearly fill out all fields and answer all questions thoroughly. 3. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. 4. Applicants should submit: a. Letter of interest/cover letter b. Current CV/resume c. Teaching Philosophy d. Transcripts of all post-secondary academic work e. A list of three professional references with contact information (including email and phone number). 5. It is imperative that a PDF of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts be attached to this application. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for the purpose of this application; however, please make sure that the applicant's name and graduation dates are clearly readable on the transcript. 6. The candidate selected will be required to present official transcript at the time of hiring. 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 (Blinn College, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Office, Academic Affairs Office, 902 College Ave., Brenham, Texas, 77833). Additionally, transcripts maybe sent electronically to lisa.leopold@blinn.edu. All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from a certified agency. Job Type: Part Time Employment Type: Exempt Compensation: Per Course Salary or Wage: Per Dual Credit Agreement Grade: FAC Division: Academic Affairs Department: Humanities Location: Dual Credit Target Hire Date: 8/24/2026 The Blinn College District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.