Job Description

Working Title

Position Status

Department

General Summary

Specific Position Duties

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field;
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college including CollegeNOW® Academy (Dual Credit) classes;
• Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners;
• Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.;
• Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives;
• By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn;
• Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity;
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities;
• Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner;
• Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means;
• Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair;
• Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair;
• Ability to teach students from a wide spectrum of ages and from various cultural and social backgrounds;
• Ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to success;
• Skill in use of current and emerging technologies for instruction;
• Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community;
• Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements;
• Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs; and,
• Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university AND a minimum of 18 completed graduate course hours in the teaching discipline or a related field.

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