Duties and Responsibilities: • Utilizes the approved curriculum. Develops clearly stated course objectives and learning outcomes. Ensures the objectives and content of the courses taught are current.
- Supports department assessment initiatives.
- Uses and updates the required course management system.
- Meets deadlines and evaluates student work in a timely manner including submitting Show/No Show reports, midterm grades, and final grades.
- Understands and adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System policies, as well as those policies and procedures in the SOWELA Technical Community College Faculty Handbook.
- Understands and adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records.
- Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities
o Responsible for directing, evaluating, and reporting student progress toward course objectives and for the periodic review and updating of course material.
o Course materials are prepared using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials) to meet the outlined course learning objectives.
o Teaching plans are organized and available for course presentation.
o Course time organized to be accomplished in the allotted time.
o Instruction provided to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities being performed.
o Attends class on time and if unable to attend; ensures alternate method of course delivery is available for students.
o Able to deliver course content in a clear, concise manner that enhances student learning.
o Demonstrates varied methods of course content delivery and use of instructional aids.
o Provides adequate resources that enable students to successfully complete assignments.
o Content expert in subject matter.
o Promotes discussion among students as well as learning and individual initiative.
o Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner on tests and assignments.
o Provides fair grading of student course work.
o Assists with recording/tracking student completion, placement and retention rates.
- Service to Students, Department, Division or College
o Maintains office hours as required.
o Submits reports and performs required record-keeping functions in a timely and dependable manner.
o Assists with measurement of program and course student learning outcomes.
o Professionally represents the institution in college-related outreach activities.
o May serve on advisory boards/committees.
o May apply academic expertise in the local, state or national community.
o May sponsor student activities or groups.
o Participates in workshop and seminars.
o Assists students with advising and counseling activities related to academic, career and job placement areas.
- Professional Development Activities
o Attends conferences, seminars and workshops that enhance expertise in areas of teaching responsibilities.
o Participates in professional organizations.
o Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships.
o Communicates on professional matters with media, government agencies and other professional bodies when asked.
