Full Time Instructor - History

Blinn College • Bryan, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Blinn College District is searching for a Full Time Instructor - History at our Bryan Campus. This role performs the day-to-day operations of the instructional program and teaches courses as scheduled. Blinn College expects all faculty members to demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in History or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in History.
• 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.
• Must be able to pass required background checks for Blinn and background checks and/or finger printing for any external facilities, per their requirements.

Nice To Haves

• College level teaching experience preferred.
• Community College teaching experience desired.
• On-line teaching experience.
• Experience in Dual Credit classrooms.
• Experience in teaching US History, Texas History, and/or World History/Western Civilization.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Advise or refer students to available academic support, advising, and counseling services.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with students.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 100% of health insurance paid for full-time employees
• 50% of health insurance paid for dependents
• Two times annual salary in life insurance benefits
• 16 hours personal leave each year
• 8 hours sick leave each month of contract
• Paid leave for college designated holidays, spring break, Thanksgiving and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level