Independence Community College (ICC) is seeking applications for the tenure-track position as Associate Professor of History. Independence Community College, a small, rural, residential community college in southeast Kansas, serves approximately 1,000 full- and part-time students each year. Independence Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Summary
The Associate Professor of History role plays a critical part in delivering a well-rounded liberal arts education by teaching undergraduate courses in history. Instruction supports the College’s general education curriculum and the Associate of Arts degree pathways. The position includes responsibilities such as course development and assessment, and active collaboration with colleagues within the Math and Science Division.
The Associate Professor of History position is a full-time, 9-month tenure-track faculty position requiring flexible hours, including day, evening and weekends.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, in accordance with the ICC Faculty Negotiated Agreement.
All employees at ICC are expected to perform all duties in a manner consistent with the mission objectives and strategies of the College. This position reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs as part of the Social Sciences Division.
This position is scheduled to start August 2025.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in history; or a master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate credits in the concentration from an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Two or more years of community college teaching experience, high school teaching experience, or experience working with a diverse student body, preferred.
An educational philosophy in alignment with a small, rural comprehensive community college is a plus.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Teach undergraduate courses as assigned.
2. Develop and provide written course syllabus with classroom policies, procedures, grading guidelines, and learning outcomes.
3. Develop curriculum, presentation materials, course materials, and examinations.
4. Use appropriate and up-to-date course materials, including learning objectives, textbooks, and supplementary teaching materials.
5. Provide a positive learning environment committed to ICC student success by being receptive to various learning modalities (e.g. on-line, video, accelerated, and hybrid).
6. Work with the instructional team to provide outcomes assessment, follow-up, and improvement(s).
7. Ensure availability during posted office hours for student advisement and academic assistance.
8. Encourage student retention, continuity, progress in coursework and program, and student success.
9. Work with other instructors and college staff to promote ICC and the curricula offerings.
10. Be fiscally responsible for assisting in budget development, budget implementation, and budget control for assigned department.
11. Assist in development of new programs, including funds development, recruitment, curriculum development and assessments.
12. Pursue continuous professional development to maintain and enhance teaching effectiveness by participating in in-service trainings, workshops, seminars, conferences, and scholarly publications.
13. Contribute to the College’s shared governance by actively participating in committees, councils and related activities that support the development and advancement of the College’s mission and strategies initiatives.
General Responsibilities
1. Support external reporting requirements by providing information and input for accreditation, state, and governmental agencies, and by completing reports as needed.
2. Maintain availability based on the needs of the department and academic division.
3. Ensure all ICC property is secured.
4. Exemplify the ability to work with a broad student population.
5. Communicate effectively with sensitivity to student learning styles and developmental needs.
6. Validate responsible work habits through collaborative and collegial social interactions.
7. Adhere to general rules of safety, procedures, and ethical job standards.
8. Present expertise in content area and keep abreast of advancements.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, colleagues, and staff.
10. Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally through oral and written communications.
11. Record student attendance as necessary.
12. Attend department, division, and college-wide academic functions.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of an Associate Professor of History. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Position generally requires light work with occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment.
2. This position requires the ability to sit or stand or walk for extended and various periods of time.
3. The ability to effectively learn new computer programs and applications as necessary; the ability to effectively troubleshoot changing computer software issues.
4. The ability to communicate clearly with small or large groups of people, with an excellent comprehension of the English language, is essential.
5. Work is generally performed in an indoor setting, in an office or a classroom as directed, using commonly used technology and resources to facilitate instruction.
6. Provide own transportation to and from campus, and appropriate licensing to operate college vehicles on recruiting trips.
Independence Community College (ICC) is a two-year educational institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It was established in 1925 as grades 13 and 14 of the Independence public school system. In 1967, Independence Community College legally separated from the school district. Construction of the new community college on a 68 acre campus, formerly the Independence Country Club, began in 1969. Classes at the new site began in September 1970. ICC campus is now home to the Academic Building, Fine Arts Building, Student Union, Cessna Learning Center, Field House, Administration Building, William Inge Center for the Arts, fitness center, athletic practice fields, disc golf course, 96-bed multi-structure living complex, and a 200 bed residence hall.
By renovating a donated building, in 2010, we expanded our college to include ICC West (2615 West Main Street). This campus is located on the west side of Independence and is home to our technical programs: Allied Health, Cosmetology, and GED/ABE. Additional renovations were completed in 2012 to accomodate our newest program, Veterinary Technology. This state-of-the-art facility includes animal wards, a classroom, lab, surgery, pharmacy, prep room, small animal treatment, food prep, grooming, and radiology.
ICC also maintains presence downtown through the ICC Foundation office and by partnering with the Independence Business Resource Center.
Currently, our educational and support programming includes 35 programs of study for Associates of Arts and/or Science degrees, 11 programs of study for Certificate completion, Student Support Services, Upward Bound, men's and women's athletic programs, and a variety of campus organizations and activities.
Mission Statement
Independence Community College serves the best interests of students and the community by providing academic excellence while promoting cultural enrichment and economic development.
Vision Statement
To be a community college that provides an exceptional educational experience by cultivating intellect, encouraging creativity, and enhancing character in a student and community centered environment.
Core Values
- Integrity: ICC holds its employees and students accountable to be honest, ethical, and transparent.
- Excellence: ICC demonstrates continuous quality improvement in academics and services offered to students and other stakeholders.
- Responsiveness: ICC looks to the future by responding to the emerging needs of its stakeholders.
- Diversity/Enrichment: ICC provides an environment that values uniqueness while promoting personal growth through creativity and innovation.
- Commitment: ICC commits to making decisions that best serve its students and community.
