Government Professor

Salary Confidential Position range in West Central $29k - $78k Per Year Government Professor

CISCO COLLEGE

Occupation:

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Location:

Cisco, TX - 76437

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

06/30/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

07/03/2026

Expires:

09/03/2026

Agency Job ID:

5.14.25 Job #: 17034449 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Master's Degree Experience 3 Month(s) DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for .

Government Professor Expectations:

Expectations are that faculty members of Cisco College accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective, and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Faculty will exhibit a dedication to teaching and to the success of their students. Additionally, faculty should demonstrate a commitment to the comprehensive role of the community college as stated in the College Mission, collaborate, and work harmoniously with College personnel and the public. All Cisco College employees are to follow College policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines that relate to the specific position.

Political Science Faculty Team:

The Political Science Division at Cisco College includes faculty from the following teaching disciplines: Government and History. All members of the Political Science Division collaborate and communicate regularly to improve student success and assist in course planning and preparation. Political Science faculty report to the Political Science Division Chair.

Government Professor Responsibilities:

Provide quality-learning experiences and maintain integrity of course standards and objectives. Adhere to all Division policies including rigor, course content, assessment, and technology requirements. Develop materials to engage all levels of Government courses and various modalities: synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, dual credit, and traditional. Follow the Division guidelines for course syllabi and state clear learning objectives and assessment criteria. Post syllabi in the learning management system and submit prior to first day of the semester. Maintain five office hours per week designated as time available to assist students. Be available by appointment for additional hours according to student needs. Post office hours, clearly demonstrate availability, and submit hours as requested. Actively seek to stay current in the instructional discipline and in teaching theory by participating in professional development. Follow the Division policies for engaging the learning management system. Support the mission of the College by serving on College committees, attending division and faculty meetings, and submitting all required paper work in a timely manner. Participate in academic advising, orientation, registration, and promotion of pathway related activities. Be knowledgeable of current mathematics pathways and career opportunities. Assist the Division Chair with divisional duties including but not limited to scheduling, pathway planning, and curriculum and catalog development. Complete all elements of the Faculty Evaluation Plan and work with the Division Chair to establish professional goals. Participate actively in the Colleges Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment of Student Learning for ongoing improvement in the learning environment for Cisco College students. 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 Government Professor position Masters Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Political Science. Masters Degree in Political Science preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who are qualified to teach both Government and History and/or other Social Science-related fields (Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, etc) Effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated teaching ability with college-level teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for teaching and student success.

Posting and Application Details:

This position is based at the Cisco campus of Cisco College, but may require teaching at the Cisco or Abilene campus. This is a full-time, 9-month contract position. Cisco College offers a generous benefit package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Member-only medical coverage and $5,000 of basic term life is provided at no cost to the employee. Other coverages are selected by the employee and payment made through payroll deduction. Cisco College offers retirement savings such as Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan - for qualified positions. Twelve month employees also receive both sick and vacation leave on a month to month basis.