Ken History Instructor

Department/Division Purpose:
The mission of the History Department at Pueblo Community College is to provide each student with the ability to learn History.  The History department of Pueblo Community College strives to provide experiential  learning experiences that respect the diversity of our students.

Job Summary Statement:
All job descriptions incorporate and utilize the principles and tools of continuous improvement.  This is the foundation of our accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Open Pathways model, which is focused on quality assurance and institutional improvement. The Open Pathway is unique in that its improvement component, the Quality Initiative, affords institutions the opportunity to pursue improvement projects that meet their current needs and aspirations.  Pueblo Community College embraces continuous improvement and has adopted it as its culture and as a necessary part of every job description.   In addition, all job descriptions require the utilization of available technology in the completion of the duties. 

This position specifically exists to provide classroom, laboratory, or related instruction under the supervision of the Department Chair and is responsible for planning and providing student instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, curriculum guidelines, and required program standards.  Instructor must adhere to the laws, policies, procedures, rules, and applications which govern and affect the college, including the fiscal rules of the State of Colorado.

Absences will be minimal and only for appropriate cause; notification of Department Chair is required.  Instructor must work with the Faculty Chair to provide coverage or obtain approval for class cancelation according to PCC policy.  Refer to PCC Operational Procedures and Protocols for further information.

Instructors are expected to model professionalism in dress, action, and communication.  Accordingly, instructors are obliged to respond professionally to constructive feedback and to follow the chain of command in resolving conflicts.

Essential Functions:

• Teaches courses as assigned within instructor work load guidelines and meets all scheduled classes unless the class has been canceled or with the permission of the Chairperson.  Must attend all scheduled department, division, or college meetings.  Serves as a substitute within the program for absent colleagues for short-term absences as determined by Department Chair, Coordinator, or Dean. Maintains a work schedule as agreed upon by the supervisor and in concert with the state and instructor workload policy (at least a forty-hour work week with a minimum of 30 hours on campus, which can include co-ops or off-campus assignments.)
• Provides adequate preparation of the course material for all assigned courses.-
• Supervises and enforces appropriate safety procedures.

• Assists in the development and implementation of the approved program curriculum and syllabi and participates in cooperative planning with colleagues. - 1%
• Participates, as appropriate, in college-wide assessment of student learning activities and/or projects. - 1%
• Assists, as appropriate, in program reviews and evaluation process required by internal/external sources. - 1%
• Attends all regularly scheduled department, division, and college meetings/trainings, as required by contract, unless these meetings conflict with a scheduled class or unless the instructor is excused by the chair/supervisor or Dean. - 1%
   

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