Full-time Faculty - Government

in teaching and learning, encouraging student engagement, providing advisement, and pursuing professional development. Faculty must participate in department, discipline-specific, college, community service activities, and shared governance. Faculty must adhere to all LC policies, procedures, and guidelines, including DH (LOCAL) Employee Standards of Conduct. Faculty are expected to adhere to the terms of their contractual agreement.

Physical Presence on Campus

The position requires office hours and physical presence on campus. Employee must reside in the Laredo area or be able to commute to campus daily.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Course Organization and Management
   • Develop, evaluate, and revise course objectives to ensure instructional quality and curriculum alignment with THECBs ACGM and/or WECM, SACSCOC Principles and Standards, and other applicable accrediting agency standards and outcomes.
   • Utilize the Laredo College Learning Management System (LMS), known as CANVAS, to organize and publish all current instructional materials prior to the first day of classes.
   • Maintain an accurate and updated syllabus through Concourse each term/semester.
   • Maintain students attendance records, submit grades and grade distribution sheets on time, and provide timely constructive feedback to students.
   • Follow procedures and the academic calendar related to the Office of the Registrar, including grade reports and deadlines, attendance records reports, withdrawal deadlines, class changes, and time and room scheduling.
2. Effective Delivery of Curriculum and Instruction
   • Assume primary responsibility for and exercise oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with LC policies, ensuring course rigor, academic integrity, and quality of instruction.
   • Review and revise curriculum and instructional materials.
   • Ensure courses and educational programs align with transfer frameworks and workforce placement to meet current industry demands.
   • Utilize a variety of teaching techniques to assess student learning needs. Integrate real-life situations into learning experiences to encourage critical thinking, interdisciplinary skills, active learning, and teamwork.
   • Use technology appropriately to design and support relevant learning activities that develop students' understanding of discipline-specific thinking practices and create academic literacy.
   • Consider individual differences of students to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
3. Assess Student Learning and Pedagogical Methods that Drive Continuous Improvement
   • Collaborate with colleagues, chairs, deans, and the provost/vice-president of academic affairs across the institution to continue improving measurable learning outcomes, including the THECB core curriculum objectives and other applicable accrediting agency standards and outcomes, participate in Institutional Effectiveness/Program Reviews.
   • Appropriately measure and assess ACGM and WECM end-of-course learning outcomes and any applicable accrediting agency standards and competencies.
   • Design and align assessments with learning objectives and opportunities that measure or demonstrate student academic achievement.
   • Regularly assess student performance and provide timely constructive feedback.
   • Evaluate teaching and assessment practices to continue improving them.
4. Faculty Non-teaching Responsibilities
   • Hold at least ten office hours, of which eight out of the ten will be physically conducted on campus. Three out of the ten office hours will be devoted to the Center of Learning, Academic, and Student Success (CLASS) for academic coaching, conducting workshops, advising, and/or departmental and student needs. Two out of the ten office hours will be virtual using CANVAS tools only. Office hours locations and any digital tools, if applicable, need to be identified by the Employee in the faculty schedule.
   • Attend at least fifteen hours per week of LC business in consultation with the Department Chairperson/Program Director/Director.
   • Complete all evaluation measures, Title IX, and other training the institution provides.
   • Participate in instructional, departmental, or institutional research to improve education effectiveness, support the student survey process, and continue evaluating teaching and assessment. Encourage a sense of community among students for learning inside and outside the classroom.
5. Professional Development
   • Pursue Professional Development by staying current with the discipline. Some activities include participating in professional societies, reading discipline-specific journals, attending conferences or making presentations; and/or maintaining required professional credentials, licensing, and continuing education hours a disciplinary standard dictates; and/or contributing to ones academic discipline through research and publication or other endeavors as appropriate; Participate in service through appropriate discipline-specific organizations, educational organizations, statewide boards/committees.
   • Actively participate in professional development opportunities pertaining to active, applied, and experiential learning related to workforce and transfer outcomes.
   • Shall participate in mandatory professional development activities required by the college.
6. Faculty Departmental Responsibilities
   • Conduct assessment plans for their respective discipline and/or program, which includes program reviews, course assessments, and institutional effectiveness reports.
   • Faculty must participate in department, discipline-specific, and college activities and serve and be active in department, college, cross-college, discipline-specific, and /or district committees.
   • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as other higher education institutions, program advisory council meetings, and public and private K-12 schools/districts.
   • Participate in the development and implementation of retention and persistence plans.
7. College-wide Participation
   • Advise students about program, career, or transfer opportunities to help them make informed decisions about their educational pathway.
   • Participate in assessment and compliance practices such as Quality Enhancement Plan, General Education, SACSCOC IE assessment, and/or other accreditation processes.
   • Attend college-wide mandatory events such as Graduation, Convocation, In-Service, and other activities deemed by the college.
   • Participate in community outreach and public relations initiatives such as career day for elementary and secondary schools, Fall Fest, Fun Fest, open houses and campus tours, and other activities identified for the college.
   • Participate in community advisory councils on behalf of college interest.
   • Assist in policy development and other governance matters.
8. Perform other duties assigned by the Department Chairperson, Program Director or Director, respective Dean, Associate Provost (when applicable), Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs, and President.

Additional Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities Specific To The Position

1. Teach Government courses and maybe required to teach at both LC campuses as well as Dual Enrollment campuses. Instructors would teach face-to-face, online, dual enrollment, or hybrid courses. This will include various times, days, evenings, and weekends.
2. Encourage the use of the Library, the Tutoring Center, the Counseling Center and other supportive services.
3. Counsel students and notify student or counselors of frequent absences, failures, or necessary make-up work.
4. Direct library research or other outside assignments.
5. Substitute for colleagues when necessary.
6. Provide a safe environment for students and be responsible for the security of assigned equipment, materials, and classrooms.

Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses/Skills

Required:

• Masters degree in Government or Masters degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Government. Graduate coursework hours must be aligned with course learning outcomes that instructor will teach.
• Some experience in teaching, preferably at the junior and/or senior college level.

Preferred:

• Masters in Government
• Teaching experience in Higher Education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• To excel in their role, the individual must possess a combination of skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Clear and effective communication is essential for conveying complex ideas to students.
• Be able to adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the needs of varied learners and changing circumstances, such as different class sizes or student backgrounds.
• Encourage and foster critical thinking skills in students by challenging them to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.
• Build rapport with students, foster a positive learning environment, and provide support and guidance when needed.
• Manage course materials, assignments, and assessments efficiently to ensure the smooth running of the course and fair evaluation of students.
• Be able to address challenges and solve problems that arise in the classroom or with individual students effectively.
• Be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for teaching, communication, and assessment, especially given the increasing integration of technology in the classroom.
• Understand and adhere to ethical standards in teaching and interactions with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
• Must balance teaching responsibilities with other academic duties, professional development training, committee work, and advising, which requires strong time management skills.

Additional Information

Supervision Exercised N/A

Supervision Received Department Chairperson, Program Director or Director, respective Dean, Associate Provost (when applicable), Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs, and President

Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety Required to work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Special Conditions Immediate supervisor may assign other duties. May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed. May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.

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