History Professor

Cisco College Mission and Purpose: The Mission of Cisco College is to provide quality, affordable,educational opportunities to meet the diverse academic, technical and career needs of thestudents and communities we serve. Cisco College maintains an open-door admissions policyand provides an array of educational programs offered at two primary locations, Cisco andAbilene, in addition to many off-campus sites. Cisco strives for an institutional culture ofinnovation, collaboration, faculty and staff empowerment and recognition, and an openness tochange that underscores our commitment to a shared mission and vision.Cisco College Core Values: Cisco College facilitates student success by ensuring open-dooraccess to diverse educational opportunities, embracing innovation and best practices, andproviding effective student support. Cisco College insists on excellence in our programs,instruction, services, management, and learning environment.Cisco College Guiding Principles: Learning, Respect, Integrity, Communication, Cooperation,Joy, and Innovation.Professor Expectations: Cisco College faculty are expected to carry out their responsibilitiesefficiently, effectively, and competently. Teaching comes first, with a strong commitment tohigh-quality instruction and student success. In support of the Colleges mission, faculty serve adiverse student body and contribute to the broader goals of the community college. Theyremain current in their discipline, engage in professional growth, and participate in institutionalefforts to improve teaching, learning, and programs. Faculty also follow all applicable Collegepolicies, procedures, and guidelines, and work collegially with fellow faculty, staff, andadministrators.Faculty Team: The Political Science Division at Cisco College includes faculty from the followingteaching disciplines: Political Science and History. All members collaborate and communicateregularly to support student success and to assist with course planning and preparation. Facultyin the Political Science Division report to the Division Chair.Professor ResponsibilitiesDesign and deliver high-quality courses for all student cohorts across online, hybrid, andin-person modalities to achieve course outcomes and ensure alignment with state,institutional, and division standards.Maintain an active instructional presence by initiating meaningful interaction withstudents in all course modalities, facilitating discussions, delivering direct instructionand clarification, and providing timely, substantive feedback directly and through theLMS and other approved instructional technologies.Respond to student inquiries in a timely and supportive manner, provide guidance thatpromotes persistence and course completion, and refer students needing additionalsupport to the appropriate college resources.Maintain a minimum of five posted office hours per week and provide additionalavailability by appointment as appropriate to student needs.Submit syllabi, grades, and attendance accurately and on time; maintain all requiredcourse documentation.Participate in student learning assessment and institutional effectiveness to support aculture of continuously seeking improvement, including alignment with institutionalgoals.Engage in ongoing professional growth by staying current in discipline and pedagogy,and completing all elements of the Faculty Evaluation Plan, including setting goals toimprove course design, delivery, and student learning.Assist with advising students and support registration, orientation, and career pathwaysas needed.Support the mission of the College through committee service and participation infaculty and division meetings and commencement activities.Represent the College positively in the classroom, on campus, and in the community.Collaborate professionally with the Division Chair, faculty, staff, and administrators onsch duling, curriculum planning, and continuous improvement.Follow college policies, communicate through appropriate reporting lines, and completeadditional duties as assigned.Required Minimum Qualifications And ExperienceMaster's degree in teaching discipline or Masters degree in a related discipline and aminimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching disciplineEffective verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated teaching abilityEnthusiasm for teaching and student successOngoing participation in professional development or membership in relevantacademic/professional organizationsPreferred QualificationsMasters degree in the teaching disciplineExperience teaching in multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, online)Experience with assessment and evidence-based teaching practicesPosting And Application DetailsThis position is based at the Abilene campus of Cisco College but may require teaching at theCisco campus, dual credit partner high school locations, and online. This is a full-time, 9-monthcontract position.Cisco College offers a generous benefit package, including comprehensive medical, dental, andvision insurance. Member-only medical coverage and $5,000 of basic term life is provided at nocost to the employee. Other coverages are selected by the employee and payment madethrough payroll deduction.Cisco College offers retirement savings such as Teacher Retirement System or OptionRetirement Plan - for qualified positions.