Full-Time Faculty- Government (Fall 2025)

Position description

Faculty in Dallas College are expected to perform the duties enumerated in the formal Job Description; to fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Dallas College Board of Trustees and outlined in the Dallas College Board Policy Manual; and to comply with both state and federal policy.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The Dallas College System seeks faculty who strive for excellence, are committed to continuous student learning, and demonstrate passion and skill in effective teaching and learning facilitation.

• Such faculty are competent in their discipline and innovative in their approach to learning, and they are committed to personal growth and the on-going assessment and evaluation of their teaching.

• They demonstrate a commitment to the mission and philosophy of the community college and to working effectively with diverse populations.

• They are committed to effective communication with others and fostering an atmosphere of collegiality.

• Finally, they demonstrate and promote high ethical standards and academic honesty.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in the teaching discipline or Master’s degree or higher with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).

• One year of demonstrated teaching experience required.

• Official transcript will be required. 

• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Teach students in assigned classes in accordance with course descriptions and/or learning outcomes, the course syllabus, and institutional policies and procedures

• Provide students with a syllabus that includes required institutional policies, course objectives, materials, and methods of evaluation

• Provide a workload schedule showing teaching and office hours

• Certify student attendance in classes by the established deadlines

• Maintain accurate and complete course records

• Submit final grades by the established deadlines

• Communicate with and provide feedback to students in a timely fashion

• Develop course curriculum and instructional materials (individually or collaboratively)

• Use knowledge of diverse communities and skill sets to diversify teaching methods and delivery of content in instruction

• Provide effective instruction to facilitate student learning in all classes taught

• Evaluate and assess student learning on a regular basis in all classes taught

• Participate in assessment activities at course, department, college, and district levels to assist students in achieving designated course objectives or learning outcomes

• Use appropriate technologies to enhance classroom or online instruction and to achieve established course objectives or learning outcomes

• Regularly evaluate teaching methods and use data to continually improve instructional strategies

Institutional Service

• Support the mission and goals of the college and the strategic priorities of the Board

• Serve on departmental, college, and/or district committees

• Attend scheduled discipline, department, division, and college meetings

• Participate in the review of curricula and selection of instructional materials within the discipline or department

• Participate in required program reviews and the achievement of departmental goals

• Comply with all required college-level and program-level accreditation standards

• Discuss program, career, or transfer options and other college services with students to support informed academic decisions

• Attend required assembly/convocation and commencement/graduation ceremonies

• Perform other duties mutually agreed upon in consultation with supervisor

Professional Development

• Maintain knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic discipline or workforce field

• Maintain any required professional certification or licensure in the appropriate academic or technical discipline, where appropriate

• Remain current with technological and pedagogical advances that promote continuous improvement of student learning

• Participate in a variety of professional development activities

• Participate in one’s own performance review and evaluation

Application instructions

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