Government Faculty

Overview

Odessa College is seeking a full time, in-person Government Faculty member. Government Faculty teaches all courses assigned and assist the department in its endeavor to serve students and to support the mission of Odessa College.

• Teach assigned courses in the curriculum.
• Teach Web, Web-enhanced, and ITV classes as requested, using a variety of instructional technologies including Tegrity.
• Teach Dual Credit classes.
• Assist with recruitment, advising, and retention activities as well as participate in various departmental and campus-wide committees.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to teach students from a wide spectrum of ages and from various cultural and social backgrounds, including high school students who are enrolled in dual credit classes;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Excellent work ethic; and a Commitment to teaching excellence.

• Master’s degree with 18 or more graduate hours in Government from a regionally-accredited institution.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764