Instructor, History
Tarrant County College District•Portland, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in History OR Master's degree or higher with eighteen (18) graduate hours in History
- Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
- Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
- Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
- Knowledge of how students learn
- Ability to adapt to student learning needs
- Utilization of student-centered integrative learning strategies
- Promotion of positive expectations of students
- Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
- Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
- Assessment of student learning
- Assessment of self-learning
- Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
- Development of relevant content for classes
- Development of effective classroom management processes and strategies
- Experience mentoring and advising students
- Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
- Engagement in service to the institution, profession, and community
- Participation in professional development in the teaching discipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and in pedagogy
- Continued educational attainment
Nice To Haves
- At least one (1) years' working experience in the discipline / teaching area
- At least one (1) years' experience teaching a class at a community college
- At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service learning and innovative technology
- At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs
Responsibilities
- Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities as assigned by designated supervisor (may include online or Weekend College)
- Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College
- Aids in the development of curricula, including individual course syllabi as assigned
- Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system
- Works with colleagues to select appropriate textbooks for departmental adoptions, and abides by departmental decisions for textbooks
- Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings
- Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning
- Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
- Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
- Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline
- Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards
- Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline
- Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
- Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
- Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses
- Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
- Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
- Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
- Adheres to College policies and procedures
- Adheres to applicable safety procedures
- Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
