JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Teaching classes as assigned. Faculty will be expected to teach approximately 15 credit hours each semester. Faculty will be expected to meet each class for the full duration of each scheduled class period.
• Maintaining office hours up to 15 hours a week to assure availability to students. In cases where an abundance of lab hours are required, an instructor’s office hours will decrease. The instructor’s scheduled time on campus should total to a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Serving as advisor for students assigned to the instructor. This includes meeting with students to determine schedules, planning course of study to assure students can graduate in a timely manner, and referring students to the proper personnel for counseling, financial aid, etc.
• Maintaining skills and knowledge within his or her area. Faculty will attend professional development activities on campus and can attend activities off campus.
• Serving on standing and/or ad hoc committees as assigned by the administrative officers.
• Keeping sufficient records to support grades assigned in all classes taught; submitting grades in a timely manner as required by the Registrar’s Office.
• Ensuring that a syllabus for each course taught is on file in the office of the Division Chair and that any revisions made are on file.
• Attending functions at the college as requested by administrative officers (graduation, open house, etc.).
• Reviewing and selecting the textbooks and/or other materials needed for each course taught.
• Serving as advisor for student organizations within the department (if applicable).
• Actively cooperating with the Advisory Committee for his or her program (if applicable). Faculty are expected to incorporate Advisory Committee feedback as appropriate.
• Demonstrating consistent professionalism with students and commitment to working cooperatively with campus personnel to fulfill the Mission of the College.
• Completing all required reports, including but not limited to the Departmental Assessment Report and Faculty Self-Evaluation, within the prescribed time frame.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of General Education or the Vice Chancellor for Academic Services.