Art Professor

Cisco College Mission & Purpose

The Mission of Cisco College is to provide quality, affordable, educational opportunities to meet the diverse academic, technical and career needs of the students and communities we serve. Cisco College maintains an open-door admissions policy and provides an array of educational programs offered at two primary locations, Cisco and Abilene, in addition to many offcampus sites. Cisco strives for an institutional culture of innovation, collaboration, faculty and staff empowerment and recognition, and an openness to change that underscores our commitment to a shared mission and vision.

Cisco College facilitates student success by ensuring open-door access to diverse educational opportunities, embracing innovation and best practices, and providing effective student support. Cisco College insists on excellence in our programs, instruction, services, management, and learning environment.

Learning, Respect, Integrity, Communication, Cooperation, Joy, and Innovation.

Expectations are that faculty members of Cisco College accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective, and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Faculty will exhibit a dedication to teaching and to the success of their students. Additionally, faculty should demonstrate a commitment to the comprehensive role of the community college as stated in the College Mission, collaborate, and work harmoniously with College personnel and the public.

All Cisco College employees are to follow College policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines that relate to the specific position.

The Art Division at Cisco College includes faculty from the following teaching disciplines:
Art, Theatre, & Humanities. All members of the Art Division collaborate and communicate regularly to improve student success and assist in course planning and preparation. Art faculty report to the Art Division Chair.

• Provide quality-learning experiences and maintain integrity of course standards and objectives.
• Adhere to all Division policies including rigor, course content, assessment, and technology requirements.
• Develop materials to engage all levels of Art courses and various modalities: synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, dual credit, and traditional.
• Follow the Division guidelines for course syllabi and state clear learning objectives and assessment criteria. Post syllabi in the learning management system and submit prior to first day of the semester.
• Maintain five office hours per week designated as time available to assist students. Be available by appointment for additional hours according to student needs. Post office hours, clearly demonstrate availability, and submit hours as requested.
• Actively seek to stay current in the instructional discipline and in teaching theory by participating in professional development.
• Follow the Division policies for engaging the learning management system.
• Support the mission of the College by serving on College committees, attending division and faculty meetings, and submitting all required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Participate in academic advising, orientation, registration, and promotion of pathway related activities. Be knowledgeable of current Art pathways and career opportunities.
• Assist the Division Chair with divisional duties including but not limited to scheduling, pathway planning, and curriculum and catalog development.
• Complete all elements of the Faculty Evaluation Plan and work with the Division Chair to establish professional goals.
• Participate actively in the College’s Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment of Student Learning for ongoing improvement in the learning environment for Cisco College students.
• Cooperate and maintain professionalism with the Administration, Division Chairs, Faculty, Staff, and other members of the College community to facilitate the learning process.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Division Chair and College Administration.

• Master’s Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Art. MFA preferred. Active participation in relevant professional activities and organizations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated teaching ability with college level teaching experience preferred.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and student success.