JOB Instructor, Chemistry reports directly to the Department Head, Sciences/Health/Physical Education. Instructor, Chemistry provides quality learning experiences, facilitates the learning process, advises students, seeks professional development opportunities, and contributes to the development of curriculum courses/programs. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Classroom Instruction
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Teach all assigned courses, a range of 18 – 21 contact hours, for the full duration of scheduled instruction
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Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency
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Teach an academic success class, as needed
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Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback
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Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning
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Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in laboratory and/or clinical settings to meet program needs
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Maintain cleanliness of instructional areas and laboratories
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Ensure the proper operation of classroom/lab equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s)
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Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment to Department Head
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Develop and distribute course syllabi according to established template providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations and evaluation criteria
Other Services to Students
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Maintain appropriate office hours and accessibility for students, a minimum of 5 hours a week.
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Serve as educational advisor to assigned students by providing academic and employment planning
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Participate in semester advising and registration activities as assigned
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Perform and verify graduation degree audits
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Assist in the recruitment and retention efforts of the College
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Advocate and provide motivation for students
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Communicate student needs to Department Head
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Divisional Administrative Expectations
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Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner meeting all deadlines, checking for accuracy, correctness and completeness of all data
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Exert an effort to remain current in discipline and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities including attendance at off-campus activities, webinars, etc., as feasible
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Participate in program and curriculum review; offering suggestions concerning the improvement of curriculum in keeping with the mission and vision of the College
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Serve on and actively contribute to college committees as needed and as appointed by the President
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Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and other announced co-curricular activities of the College
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Maintain proper communication and supportive relationships at all times with all other units and branches of the college
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Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as to meet the needs of the discipline, department, division, and College
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- A commitment to embrace and promote a campus culture that values trust, integrity, belonging, diversity, mutual respect, a strong work ethic, and service to others.
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A commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission which provides academic, career, intellectual, and social development opportunities for all students.
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Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with all faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
- Serve on institutional committees as appointed by the President.
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Annually review all Randolph Community College safety rules and policies and be familiar with all emergency safety procedures. Promote good safety habits and be compliant with all applicable safety regulations.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.
