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Odessa College

Location: Odessa, Texas
Category: Faculty-Liberal Arts-History
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Job Description

Working Title

History Faculty

Position Status

Full Time

Department

School of Liberal Arts and Education

General Summary

Odessa College History Faculty will teach all courses assigned and assist the department in its endeavor to serve students and to support the mission of the college.

Specific Position Duties

Teach assigned courses in the curriculum;
Teach Web, Web-enhanced, and ITV classes as assigned, using a variety of instructional technologies including Tegrity;
Teach collegeNow (Dual Credit) classes;
Assist with recruitment, advising, and retention activities as well as participate in various departmental and campus-wide committees;
Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field;
Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college;
Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners;
Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.;
Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives;
By ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn;
Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity;
Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities;
Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner;
Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means.
Demonstrated ability to teach students from a wide spectrum of ages and from various cultural and social backgrounds, including high school students who are enrolled in dual credit classes;
Excellent communication and presentation skills;
Excellent work ethic; and
Commitment to teaching excellence.