Online Science Adjunct Instructor (Texas Residents Only)
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.
Online Adjunct Instructor Expectations: Adjunct instructors are expected to fulfill assigned duties efficiently, effectively, and competently while striving for continuous improvement and excellence. They are to exhibit dedication to student learning and success; commitment to the community college mission; collegiality and professionalism; and adherence to College policies and procedures.
Online Adjunct Instructor’s Team: Online adjunct instructors serve in a variety of academic disciplines and are part of a collaborative instructional community focused on student learning and academic success. They work with adjuncts, faculty, staff, and administration to ensure alignment with course objectives, support effective instruction, and assist in course development and planning. Online adjuncts report to the appropriate Division Chair based on their teaching assignment.
Online Adjunct Instructor Responsibilities:
• Adhere to all applicable Division policies, including rigor, course content, assessment, and technology requirements.
• Take an active role in assigned courses by initiating content-related communication, guiding discussions, providing individualized feedback, and offering direct instruction or clarification.
• Use the LMS (Canvas) and related college-approved instructional technologies to organize course materials, communicate with students, evaluate their work, and use assessment data to improve instruction.
• Respond promptly and supportively to student questions, providing guidance that encourages persistence, removes learning barriers, and promotes course completion.
• Complete administrative tasks such as participating in required onboarding and training, submitting syllabi and final grades, assessment of student learning, employee evaluations, and responding to college communications in a timely manner.
• Engages in ongoing professional growth by staying current in content and online teaching practices, and setting goals to continuously improve course design, delivery, and student learning.
• 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 Online Adjunct Instructor position:
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated college-level teaching experience, preferably in online or hybrid formats
• Enthusiasm for teaching and student success
• Ongoing participation in professional development or membership in relevant academic/professional organizations
