History Instructor (Part-TIme)

James Sprunt Community College • Kenansville, NC

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About The Position

The position involves planning, preparing for, and teaching assigned courses, evaluating student progress, and providing academic advising. The instructor is responsible for maintaining necessary records and submitting institutional reports in a timely manner, assisting in departmental and institutional planning, serving on college committees, and performing other job-related duties on a part-time basis. The position reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive, and some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in History or a Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in a qualifying field.
• Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in History.
• Bilingual.
• Some teaching experience.
• Some community college experience.
• Some experience with instructional delivery via distance learning.

Responsibilities

• Meets and holds classes as scheduled.
• Provides assistance to students.
• Refers students to other college staff when necessary.
• Prepares, implements and evaluates competency-based course outlines based upon program objectives.
• Keeps current on subject matter and teaching methodologies.
• Maintains student records and monitors student progress.
• Completes and submits institutional reports on a timely basis.
• Provides input and participates in College's Planning Process.
• Maintains required office hours each week.
• Recruits students and implements retention strategies.
• Participates/assists with coordination of specific program/course management.
• Advises students based on the College's advising plan.
• Serves as Advisor to selected student organizations and/or associations.
• Serves as liaison between college, student, public, community and business/industry in area of professional expertise.
• Continuously analyzes and evaluates instructional results to improve instruction and evaluation of student progress.
• Provides students and college with written course expectations as defined by the college including general course information, course objectives, methods used in evaluation of students, grading policy, attendance policy, textbooks, etc.
• Maintains test file with items keyed to institutional/program/course competencies.
• Provides supervisor with copy of all current course syllabi with course competencies keyed to program competencies.
• Assists with keying program competencies to institutional competencies.
• Conducts on-going self-evaluations to improve instructional techniques and methodologies.
• Provides assistance in implementing the College's Program Review process and recommendations.
• Writes or assists in writing grants as appropriate to instructional area.
• Promotes a positive image of college.
• Engages in professional development.
• Serves on college committees.
• Acquires computer/technology competencies as appropriate to position.
• Assists with equipment and software maintenance.
• Maintains security of personal computer access.
• Performs other professional or job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree