What are the responsibilities and job description for the History Professor position at Cisco College?
Cisco College Mission and 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 off-campus 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 Core Values: 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.
Cisco College Guiding Principles: Learning, Respect, Integrity, Communication, Cooperation,
Joy, and Innovation.
Professor Expectations: Cisco College faculty are expected to carry out their responsibilities
efficiently, effectively, and competently. Teaching comes first, with a strong commitment to
high-quality instruction and student success. In support of the Colleges mission, faculty serve a
diverse student body and contribute to the broader goals of the community college. They
remain current in their discipline, engage in professional growth, and participate in institutional
efforts to improve teaching, learning, and programs. Faculty also follow all applicable College
policies, procedures, and guidelines, and work collegially with fellow faculty, staff, and
administrators.
Faculty Team: The Political Science Division at Cisco College includes faculty from the following
teaching disciplines: Political Science and History. All members collaborate and communicate
regularly to support student success and to assist with course planning and preparation. Faculty
in the Political Science Division report to the Division Chair.
Professor Responsibilities
Design and deliver high-quality courses for all student cohorts across online, hybrid, and
in-person modalities to achieve course outcomes and ensure alignment with state,
institutional, and division standards.
Maintain an active instructional presence by initiating meaningful interaction with
students in all course modalities, facilitating discussions, delivering direct instruction
and clarification, and providing timely, substantive feedback directly and through the
LMS and other approved instructional technologies.
Respond to student inquiries in a timely and supportive manner, provide guidance that
promotes persistence and course completion, and refer students needing additional
support to the appropriate college resources.
Maintain a minimum of five posted office hours per week and provide additional
availability by appointment as appropriate to student needs.
Submit syllabi, grades, and attendance accurately and on time; maintain all required
course documentation.
Participate in student learning assessment and institutional effectiveness to support a
culture of continuously seeking improvement, including alignment with institutional
goals.
Engage in ongoing professional growth by staying current in discipline and pedagogy,
and completing all elements of the Faculty Evaluation Plan, including setting goals to
improve course design, delivery, and student learning.
Assist with advising students and support registration, orientation, and career pathways
as needed.
Support the mission of the College through committee service and participation in
faculty and division meetings and commencement activities.
Represent the College positively in the classroom, on campus, and in the community.
Collaborate professionally with the Division Chair, faculty, staff, and administrators on
sch duling, curriculum planning, and continuous improvement.
Follow college policies, communicate through appropriate reporting lines, and complete
additional duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications And Experience
Master's degree in teaching discipline or Masters degree in a related discipline and a
minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated teaching ability
Enthusiasm for teaching and student success
Ongoing participation in professional development or membership in relevant
academic/professional organizations
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in the teaching discipline
Experience teaching in multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, online)
Experience with assessment and evidence-based teaching practices
Posting And Application Details
This position is based at the Abilene campus of Cisco College but may require teaching at the
Cisco campus, dual credit partner high school locations, and online. This is a full-time, 9-month
contract position.
Cisco College offers a generous benefit package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and
vision insurance. Member-only medical coverage and $5,000 of basic term life is provided at no
cost to the employee. Other coverages are selected by the employee and payment made
through payroll deduction.
Cisco College offers retirement savings such as Teacher Retirement System or Option
Retirement Plan - for qualified positions.
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 off-campus 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 Core Values: 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.
Cisco College Guiding Principles: Learning, Respect, Integrity, Communication, Cooperation,
Joy, and Innovation.
Professor Expectations: Cisco College faculty are expected to carry out their responsibilities
efficiently, effectively, and competently. Teaching comes first, with a strong commitment to
high-quality instruction and student success. In support of the Colleges mission, faculty serve a
diverse student body and contribute to the broader goals of the community college. They
remain current in their discipline, engage in professional growth, and participate in institutional
efforts to improve teaching, learning, and programs. Faculty also follow all applicable College
policies, procedures, and guidelines, and work collegially with fellow faculty, staff, and
administrators.
Faculty Team: The Political Science Division at Cisco College includes faculty from the following
teaching disciplines: Political Science and History. All members collaborate and communicate
regularly to support student success and to assist with course planning and preparation. Faculty
in the Political Science Division report to the Division Chair.
Professor Responsibilities
Design and deliver high-quality courses for all student cohorts across online, hybrid, and
in-person modalities to achieve course outcomes and ensure alignment with state,
institutional, and division standards.
Maintain an active instructional presence by initiating meaningful interaction with
students in all course modalities, facilitating discussions, delivering direct instruction
and clarification, and providing timely, substantive feedback directly and through the
LMS and other approved instructional technologies.
Respond to student inquiries in a timely and supportive manner, provide guidance that
promotes persistence and course completion, and refer students needing additional
support to the appropriate college resources.
Maintain a minimum of five posted office hours per week and provide additional
availability by appointment as appropriate to student needs.
Submit syllabi, grades, and attendance accurately and on time; maintain all required
course documentation.
Participate in student learning assessment and institutional effectiveness to support a
culture of continuously seeking improvement, including alignment with institutional
goals.
Engage in ongoing professional growth by staying current in discipline and pedagogy,
and completing all elements of the Faculty Evaluation Plan, including setting goals to
improve course design, delivery, and student learning.
Assist with advising students and support registration, orientation, and career pathways
as needed.
Support the mission of the College through committee service and participation in
faculty and division meetings and commencement activities.
Represent the College positively in the classroom, on campus, and in the community.
Collaborate professionally with the Division Chair, faculty, staff, and administrators on
sch duling, curriculum planning, and continuous improvement.
Follow college policies, communicate through appropriate reporting lines, and complete
additional duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications And Experience
Master's degree in teaching discipline or Masters degree in a related discipline and a
minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated teaching ability
Enthusiasm for teaching and student success
Ongoing participation in professional development or membership in relevant
academic/professional organizations
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in the teaching discipline
Experience teaching in multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, online)
Experience with assessment and evidence-based teaching practices
Posting And Application Details
This position is based at the Abilene campus of Cisco College but may require teaching at the
Cisco campus, dual credit partner high school locations, and online. This is a full-time, 9-month
contract position.
Cisco College offers a generous benefit package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and
vision insurance. Member-only medical coverage and $5,000 of basic term life is provided at no
cost to the employee. Other coverages are selected by the employee and payment made
through payroll deduction.
Cisco College offers retirement savings such as Teacher Retirement System or Option
Retirement Plan - for qualified positions.