Role Description
A Full Time Faculty is primarily responsible for:
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Providing quality instruction to students through well prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessment of learning, clear documentation of student progress, and support of the academic success for at-risk students.
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Providing intellectual guidance and support via faculty meetings and committees to improve instructional methods, course content or professional development.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
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Teach assigned courses.
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Review assigned courses prior to teaching to verify content is accurate, course links and supplemental material is valid, and report findings to Program Chair.
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Prepare audio and visual material for conducting and supporting synchronous classroom chats and asynchronous lessons.
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Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and an approved, standardized syllabus.
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Suitably challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
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Complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam assessments within allotted timeframe.
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Respond to students and stakeholders on a timely basis.
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Identify at-risk students and take measures to engage these learners.
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Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.
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Post and maintain office hours and classroom schedules.
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Provide intellectual leadership to instructors in faculty meetings and committees to improve instructional methods or contribute to their professional development.
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Contribute in meaningful ways to reviewing, developing and evolving curriculum as well as course content and delivery methods for specific courses.
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Actively participate in institutional committees as requested.
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Work with the Program Chair and other appropriate groups on retention activities.
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Provide mentoring to new faculty as requested.
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Attend regularly scheduled faculty in-service sessions and discipline specific professional development activities.
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Maintain credentials as required by accrediting councils/agencies and regulatory entities.
Qualifications
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Strong organizational and technological skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
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Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills, as demonstrated by diplomas, degrees, transcripts, certifications, CVs/Resumes, and interview.
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Demonstrates CEC Standards as defined for faculty members:
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Communication
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Assessment of Student Learning
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Pedagogical Mastery
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Course Subject Matter Expertise
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Utilization of Technology
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Teaching Diverse Learners
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Student Engagement Protocol Adherence
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Promotion of Active Student Learning
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Operating within Educational System
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Demonstration of Scholarship
Requirements
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Possess terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent in relevant discipline (business, education, health science, or psychology) and applicable accreditation requirements.
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At minimum, 18 graduate hours in research methodology.
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Possess at least two (2) years of experience teaching in an online/distance learning environment.
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Previous experience as a doctoral committee member and chair.
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Candidate will also be required to complete a satisfactory background check.
Education and Experience: Preferred
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Significant experience as a practitioner in work related to your academic discipline.
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Demonstrated research contributions within the last ten years, including peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, program evaluation reports, or similar scholarly work.