The Opportunity

You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you're a tech savvy, process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we're looking for you.

Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution's proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you're a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other relevant duties may be required.

Teaching

Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline.

Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.

Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair.

Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.

Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner.

Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines.

Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.

Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.

Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories.

Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.

Advising

Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Provide access to students through conferencing, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues.

Make presentations on a particular academic field or program - its subject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers, special clubs and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc.

Work with Chair to take on appropriate advising activities as needed by the College and Department. (For examples, please refer to the HCC Faculty Workload Guidelines).

Professional Development

Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair.

Keep pace with developments in the discipline.

Learn and apply technologies that support student learning. Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college.

Institutional and Community Service

Maintain communication with Chair and Dean as appropriate. Support adjunct faculty. Demonstrate teamwork within an interdisciplinary college division.

Promote programming within the department, across the District and in the larger community.

Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises.

Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities.

Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/ or committees.

Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS.

Participate in college-related activities such as student activities, selection of faculty, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special programs.

Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of HCCS.

Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.

Participate in the HCCS planning process by assisting in the formulation of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities.

Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines and requirements of business/ industry, and higher education.

Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in business is required. Graduate degree or Graduate hours in Marketing preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years work experience in Marketing. Two (2) semesters of college level teaching experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Possess the ability to work in a diverse work environment

Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city

Knowledge and skills in a variety of computer usage and software are required

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population

Possess good organizational and planning skills

Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment

Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country's largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You'll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you'll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities

Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 55.
Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
Houston is a major-league sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene.
Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above
The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities required
Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in business is required
Three (3) years work experience in Marketing
Possess the ability to work in a diverse work environment
Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city
Knowledge and skills in a variety of computer usage and software are required
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population
Possess good organizational and planning skills
Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities
Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment
Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others

Responsibilities

Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you're a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!
Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline
Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods
Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair
Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles
Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner
Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines
Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials
Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs
Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously
Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories
Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies
Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
Provide access to students through conferencing, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods
Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues
Make presentations on a particular academic field or program - its subject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers, special clubs and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc
Work with Chair to take on appropriate advising activities as needed by the College and Department
(For examples, please refer to the HCC Faculty Workload Guidelines)
Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair
Keep pace with developments in the discipline
Learn and apply technologies that support student learning
Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college
Maintain communication with Chair and Dean as appropriate
Support adjunct faculty
Demonstrate teamwork within an interdisciplinary college division
Promote programming within the department, across the District and in the larger community
Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises
Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities
Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/ or committees
Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS
Participate in college-related activities such as student activities, selection of faculty, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special programs
Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of HCCS
Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards
Participate in the HCCS planning process by assisting in the formulation of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities
Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines and requirements of business/ industry, and higher education
Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork
You'll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution

Instructor, Marketing- Adjunct Pool

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