Job Summary
Perform part-time duties as a member of the History program. Faculty members at Blinn College are unranked and have the common 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.