Program Director and Senior, University of Houston-Downtown, 2012 to present
Oversee the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Program and responsible for program quality, advising and assessment. Represent the BS IS program and/or University College on three university-wide faculty committees. Participate in recruiting and open house events on and off-campus both during and after usual business hours. Additionally, teach 3 History courses over the academic year and 4 e-portfolio sections (Fall, Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 3).
Lecturer in History and Academic Advisor, University of Houston-Downtown 2006-2012
Responsible for both halves of US History Survey courses and both halves of upper level World History Survey courses. Also teach upper level Special Topics courses when needed. Academic Advising duties include meeting with students to discuss degree plans, working in conjunction with Dean’s Office to maintain student files utilizing Banner system, and meeting with degree coordinators as needed.
Lecturer in History and Grant Institutional Director, University of Houston-Downtown 2002-2006
Responsible for both halves of US History Survey courses and both halves of upper level World History Survey courses. Also teach upper level Special Topics course in Ancient Greece. Administrative duties as institutional director include being responsible for the quality of UHD’s program related to the Partnership for Quality Education Grant (PQE). This includes working with university administrators, faculty in various departments at UHD as well as the other partner institutions of higher learning, budget staff and school district personnel.
Visiting Assistant Professor in History, University of Houston-Downtown, 2000-2002
Taught both halves of US History Survey courses and both halves of upper level World History Survey courses. Also taught upper level Special Topics course in Ancient Greece. Administrative duties included serving as College Advisor for students with majors in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Adjunct Lecturer in History, University of St. Thomas, 1994 to 2005
Responsible for both halves of the US History Survey and World Community courses. Also teach upper division courses in European History (History 3304: Early Modern Europe, History 4338: Europe in the Age of Discovery, and History 4393: Special Topics—Ancient and Classical Greek Society) and Latin American History (History 3340: Colonial Latin America)
Adjunct Instructor of History, University of Houston-Downtown, 1994-2000
Taught both halves of the US History Survey and both halves of the upper level World History Survey courses.
Instructor of History, San Jacinto Junior College,1993-1994
Taught both halves of US History Survey.
Instructor of History, Houston Community College, 1992-1997 (periodically)
Taught both halves of US History Survey.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Houston, 1989-1993
Assisted in both US History and Western Civilization Survey courses.