Child Development/Education 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 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: 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.
Education/Child Development Faculty Team: The Child Development/Education Division at Cisco College includes faculty from the following teaching disciplines: Child Development and Education. All members of this division collaborate and communicate regularly to improve student success and assist in course planning and preparation. Faculty report to the Child Development/ Education Division Chair.
Professor Responsibilities:
• 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 Child Development/Education 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 disciplines 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 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.
Essential Qualifications and Experience Required for the Child Development/Education Professor position
• Master’s Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Education, Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and enthusiasm for teaching and student success.
• Demonstrated teaching ability with college level teaching experience preferred.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience with children birth-second grade
