History Adjunct

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title History Adjunct Position Status Part Time Department School of Liberal Arts and Education General Summary

Part time instruction and supervision of History courses for Odessa College.

Specific Position Duties

* 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;

* Teach assigned courses in the curriculum;

* Teach Web, Web-enhanced, and ITV classes as requested, using a variety of instructional technologies including Tegrity;
Teach college

Now (Dual Credit) classes to locations in the west Texas area;

* Ability to teach students from a wide spectrum of ages and from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including high school students enrolled in dual credit classes;

* Excellent work ethic and commitment to teaching excellence;

* Assist with recruitment, advising, and retention activities as well as participate in various departmental and campus-wide committees; and Perform other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

* Master's degree in History or higher from an accredited college or university, OR

* Any Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university AND a minimum of 18 completed graduate course hours in the teaching discipline or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications Reporting Relationship Work Hours

Posting Detail Information

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

* Resume

* Transcripts

Optional Documents

* Cover Letter