Geospatial Information Systems Professor

About the role

Responsible for the preparation and delivery of coursework in an engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate manner that reflect a commitment to the college's Core Values, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching profession.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabus and college policy.
• Update and revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain currency and relevance.
• Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• Actively seek ways to improve instruction.
• Provide advice and/or assistance to adjunct faculty regarding course content, instructional materials, and classroom management strategies.
• Post and observe office hours as outlined in the current Faculty Load Compensation Guidelines.
• Collaborate with appropriate Collin College staff to advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process and as needed to improve program completion and student success.
• Actively participate in discipline, division, and districtwide task forces, committees, and other identified service activities for an average of two hours per week.
• Actively participate in avenues of student support and advising inside and outside the classroom.
• Attend scheduled discipline, division and districtwide meetings, including All College Day.
• Participate in full regalia in official graduation ceremonies, as requested by campus leadership.
• Actively participate in assisting the college to maintain standards required for institutional accreditation.
• Actively participate in the development, review, and continuous improvement of course and program curricula.
• Assist in the recruitment of students and the promotion of academic programs and courses.
• Work with Library staff in the selection of print and non-print materials in the overall collection development of the Library.
• Participate in the annual evaluation of curriculum and program assessment activities.
• Maintain classroom documentation, including gradebooks and other relevant academic artifacts.
• Establish annual goals mutually determined with the division associate dean or director, including personal and professional growth plans.
• Perform other duties as determined in consultation with the campus leadership, division dean, associate dean, or director.
• Remain current in knowledge, skills, technologies, and competencies in the appropriate academic disciplines, teaching modalities, and pedagogy.
• Contribute to and participate in staff and faculty training and development programs.
• Participate in community activities and services.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in discipline/qualifying field or closely related discipline.
• Teaching experience is desired.
• Community college or university teaching experience is desired.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include a degree in Geospatial Science, Cartography, or CADD.

Skills

Must be able to perform duties in an office environment with little physical effort required, and must be able to talk, hear, see, grasp, stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions.

Benefits

Collin College offers a Faculty Rank Program designed to recognize and reward excellence in teaching, service, and professional achievement.

Pay

Compensation range is $61,128.00 to $74,368.00, determined based on experience.

Schedule

Teaching assignments may be on one or more of the college's campuses or offsite locations and may include dual credit, concurrent enrollment, distance education, evening and weekend programs, online instruction, and other instructional modalities. Non-teaching assignments include instructional development, academic advising and assisting students, registration assignments, participating in districtwide activities and task forces, and other appropriate responsibilities. These responsibilities may be scheduled within the flexible 170-day faculty calendar.