What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, History position at Indian Hills Community College?
Description
Teach classes in History at the Centerville Campus. Instructional staff will be expected to maintain a professional rapport between students and peers. The primary job function shall be establishing a classroom environment which is conductive to the advancement of student education. This instructor may teach such courses as History, Political Science, and Culture.
Vision:
Indian Hills Community College is dedicated to empowering students and enriching communities, preparing leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
Mission:
Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment and regional economic advancement.
Core Values:
Indian Hills Community College is committed to belonging, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, service and success.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Master's degree required in History or related field required.
- For consideration from a related field: minimum of 12 graduate semester credits in a combination of qualifying fields that provide a foundation to the subject matter required.
- College Level teaching experience preferred.
- Must relate well to students and colleagues. Must demonstrate a high degree of competency within the discipline(s) to be taught.
- Demonstrated effectiveness working with population having diverse values and/or varied
Work Performed
- Teach courses in alignment with the objectives outlined by the assigned department.
- Maintain scheduled office hours for student consultations.
- Provide the immediate supervisor with a current schedule of teaching and office hours.
- Adhere to all scheduled classes and office commitments in a timely manner.
- Attend and actively participate in all faculty meetings, unless officially excused by the supervisor.
- Encourage and reinforce the importance of prompt and consistent class attendance.
- Prepare and submit accurate grade reports to the Registrar as required.
- Report students who may need academic or personal support to Student Services.
- Serve actively on assigned committees.
- Submit timely requisitions for instructional materials and resources.
- Maintain accurate inventories of classroom equipment and supplies.
- Promptly report any classroom or equipment repair needs.
- Participate in institutional evaluation and assessment processes.
- Engage in community relations activities when possible.
- Stay current with developments in the field and contribute to curriculum updates.
- Employ diverse instructional strategies, techniques, and delivery methods to address varied student learning styles.
- Foster positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues, local organizations, public officials, and community stakeholders.
- Proficient in the use of technology to improve educational delivery and research outcomes.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Supplemental Information
Responsible To:
Executive Dean, Centerville Campus & Academic Services
Position Level:
Faculty – Exempt – Traditional Funding, Chapter 279 Continuing Contract of Employment
Employment Length:
3 Terms, Full Time, Benefits
Schedule:
7:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Monday to Thursday
