Description
The primary purpose and function of this position is to deliver instruction and support student success. Develop course syllabi, outlines, and lesson plans for curriculum courses assigned. Review and select appropriate textbooks and instructional materials and media for the classes to be taught. Develops lectures, classroom activities, laboratory, hands-on exercises, and/or actual work site exercises for students to participate and learn. Monitors and records student progress in courses.…
Administers tests or other evaluation methods to students; grades and gives feedback on exercises, homework assignments, and tests. Keeps records of student attendance. Serves as advisor to assigned students.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions: Under the supervision of the Program Chair, the Instructor plans and implements educational activities to ensure that student learning outcomes are consistent with program learning outcomes and the mission of the College. The Instructor participates in ongoing professional development and campus activities and fulfills committee and quality enhancement responsibilities. The Instructor ensures continuous improvement of instruction by means of ongoing program assessment.
- Teach assigned classes
- Teach faculty workload of 21-25 contact hours per semester, unless altered and approved by the Dean.
- Create an effective learning environment
- Meet classes as assigned
- Present instruction based on the student learning outcomes and performance levels of the course
- Use teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles
- Use course text, outlines, syllabi and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and departmental guidelines
- Assist with maintaining a classroom environment emphasizing safety, good housekeeping, and equipment security
- Maintain a minimum of five office hours per week to advise/assist students and no less than thirty-two hours per week on campus.
- Course format – course(s) may be required to be conducted in any of the following formats (in-class, web, hybrid, and online).
- Faculty Assignments Other Than Instruction
- Recruit, Advise, and Retain Students
- Participate in communications with the college and department and meet deadlines as required
- Participate in committee assignments
- Submit required reports
- Participate in the college's assessment process, as required
- Fulfill all contract provisions
- Maintain a high level of professionalism as a representative of the college
- Maintain accurate attendance and scholastic records of students
- Maintain current knowledge of programs, trends, and new developments in area of expertise.
- Ensure educational program quality by engaging in continuous improvement through assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Contribute to the Colleges Quality Enhancement Plan.
- Other Duties As Assigned
