A Lead Instructor is responsible for teaching courses and assumes the administrative responsibilities of a Lead Instructor. A Lead Instructor is responsible for program effectiveness, including outcomes, organization, administration, continuous review, planning and development. In situations where a program is being newly implemented or taught out and/or the student population does not warrant a Program Director, the Lead Instructor provides leadership and oversight to the program. Similarly, when two schools in close proximity are both offering the same program, a Program Director may be physically located at one campus while a Lead Instructor is physically located at the other. Finally, there may be situations where a program is large enough where both a Program Director and a Lead Instructor are necessary to provide adequate oversight to the faculty and students in a program.
Reporting to the Director of Education, the Lead Instructor provides subject matter expertise and actively
participates in curriculum development, revision and implementation process. As the subject matter expert in a particular program, the Lead Instructor provides face to face product knowledge training to the Admissions group, utilizing materials generated via the centralized curriculum development process. The Lead Instructor is responsive to the Admissions staff when asked to engage with potential students and actively participates in new student orientation. The Lead Instructor is responsible for hiring, assigning, orienting, developing, evaluating and recognizing instructors within the program of study. The Lead Instructor will convene meetings with faculty on a regular basis.
The Lead Instructor is also responsible for monitoring and supporting the student population within his/her program of study. The Lead Instructor plays an active role in the student advising process, including advising students during the provisional period, meeting with students who initiate a complaint, advising students who have career-oriented questions, and consulting with students whose engagement and/or academic progress is in question. The Lead Instructor analyzes student population data, working with faculty and staff to identify students who may be at risk, and contacting students to identify barriers to success and to provide support and information concerning student services. The Lead Instructor is responsible for continuous improvement of the program. Actively engaged in the development and maintenance of the campus effectiveness plan, the Lead Instructor collects data for purposes of analyzing program performance. The Lead Instructor shares responsibility with Career Services for the identification of local advisory board members, for establishing an agenda for those meetings, hosting the meetings, and documenting the outcomes of the advisory board meetings. Program performance data and feedback from the local advisory board is shared with the CRC Academic team for purposes of (centralized) continuous improvement of the curriculum.
Finally, the Lead Instructor is responsible for working collaboratively with Career Services staff to develop relationships with employers who are willing to provide opportunities for students to participate in externships, internships, and/or obtain clinical and practicum experiences at their worksite. The Lead Instructor is responsible for hiring the instructor of record for the externship, internship, clinical and practicum courses that award credit and/or contact hours and holding that individual responsible for following Delta’s policies and procedures associated with the management of externships.
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Provides Services to Students
Meets with each first term student during the drop/add period to answer any questions and to provide students with the opportunity to validate their choice of school and program.
Advises students on scheduling and provides program-specific guidance.
Supplements Instructor advisement for students receiving failing mid-term reports.
Provides academic advising as needed to students. Provides referrals to outside resources when needs go beyond the scope of the school. Provides or arranges for student tutoring when needed.
Leads student retention initiatives for students in the program who experience barriers to success.
Maintains regular contact with all students within program area and responds to their questions and/or concerns in a timely manner. Posts office hours for students.
Refers students to appropriate staff for non-academic problem resolution.
Participates in each term’s New Student Orientation Program; orients re-entering students returning to school.
Contacts students who miss two consecutive days from class or whose absence during the week
results in more than four absences during the term.
Maintains records of interactions and correspondence with students (i.e. phone calls, emails, mail) in the Student Information System (CampusVue).
Monitors contact, and results of contact, from instructors to students in assigned program area(s).
Makes calls weekly to students who (a) were not called or could not be reached; (b) did not return as promised; or (c) did not offer plans to return by a specific date. Offers appropriate academic advice and demonstrates genuine interest in students.
May serve as a sponsor for a student club related to the program area and encourages student participation in professional organizations within their field.
Monitors extracurricular student activities related to the assigned program of study.
Identifies students needing tutoring and provides instructors and/or peers for tutoring where required.
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Assists in ensuring Instructional Materials, Equipment, and Facilities are available and maintained.
Serves as a subject matter expert regarding academic curriculum for program area.
Actively participates in the curriculum development/revision process led by the Ancora Academics team.
Provides leadership in the implementation of new and revised curriculum.
Assists with preparation for PAC meetings and assists with the presentations.
Monitors classroom instructional materials including equipment in the classrooms and laboratories,
bulletin boards, and supplemental teaching aids.
Provides input into creating the master schedule regarding course sequencing, offerings, room
assignments, and instructor teaching assignments.
Assists in the management of externship, student clinic, practicum, and/or related programs.
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Oversees Faculty Performance and Development
Assists the Director of Education in the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of faculty for program of study.
Evaluates the transcript of faculty to determine course assignments.
Orients, monitors, supervises, mentors, and assists new instructors.
Ensures that all program area Instructors adhere to required administrative and classroom delivery duties and requirements as outlined in the job description for Instructor.
Ensures completeness of faculty files and documentation of official transcripts, professional development, observations, and performance reviews.
Provides leadership and support to full-time and part-time day and evening instructors and supervises their instructional and program needs.
Observes classes within program area and coaches instructors to continually improve instructional presentation and classroom management skills.
Conduct performance appraisals of department faculty members including areas of strength and recommendations for improvement and future skill set development.
Conducts regular day and evening faculty meetings. Meeting topics may include improvement of course offerings, methods of instructional delivery, selection of texts, and such other purposes which serve to improve the quality of the instructional program. Documents all meetings.
Provides departmental product knowledge training to Admissions and Career Services personnel as requested.
Provides information to all departments as trends and changes in program specialty areas occur.
Assists Admissions personnel with student recruitment as requested.
Promotes faculty participation and provides leadership in the professional development activities of program faculty members and the documentation of those activities.
Participates actively in a minimum of one professional organization within the community.
Attends faculty meetings and in-service programs. Maintains a record of professional development activities.
Maintains current personal knowledge of federal, state, institutional regulations, and accreditation standards related to program area.
Participates in preparation of government and accreditation reports and ensure their timely submission and accuracy.
Assists the Director of Education in evaluating data collected from student questionnaires and conducts faculty conferences when necessary to discuss the results and provides recommendations for improvement.
Maintains regular office hours each week to ensure consistency between day and evening policies, procedures and instructions.
Collaborates with peers and associates to ensure coordination of interdepartmental activities.
Intervenes in and works to resolve any personnel issues that arise among program area instructors.
Assists the Director of Education in planning program budgetary needs.
Performs all duties of a full-time Instructor. Teaches up to five classes depending on program size and other responsibilities beyond this job description.
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Leads and Develops Others
Provides clearly defined roles and objectives for faculty, monitors performance, provides feedback, and meets regularly to discuss priorities.
Resolves individual and group performance opportunities in a timely manner to motivate and foster teamwork.
Identifies opportunities to involve others in new and challenging work assignments that advance the skills and capabilities of individuals and the organization.
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Fulfills All Functions Required by Instructors
Promotes and maintains a positive learning environment.
Accurately and completely fulfills administrative responsibilities for the classroom.
Manages the classroom/laboratory setting.
Effectively delivers instruction.
Utilizes Faculty Portal, Canvas, and other resources as appropriate.
Education requirement varies by field of instruction:
A Master’s Degree is a requirement for employment in this role in some states.
For Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): High School Diploma or GED
For Non-degreed areas: Associate’s Degree, documented specialized competency in field of instruction, or equivalent work experience in the field of instruction
For Degree areas: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in the field of instruction.
For General Education and Specific Courses in some areas of instruction: Master’s
Degree, or equivalent work experience in the field of instruction.
Industry certification in field of instruction if required by industry, or demonstrated knowledge equivalent to the certification.
2 years of experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment
2 years of industry experience in the field of instruction.
Experience in a management or supervisory role
Ability to qualify as an instructor
Knowledge regarding faculty development, including requirements, delivery methods and reporting.
Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.
Ability to show sensitivity to the needs and requirements of adult learners.
Ability and desire to embrace the school’s mission.
Ability to inspire students to the highest level of achievement in preparation for meeting employer expectations.
Knowledge of industry standards and requirements within the field of instruction.
Knowledge of and ability to facilitate learning on course content in the field of instruction.
Excellent organizational skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace applications and database programs (CampusVue preferred).
Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships for the purpose of accomplishing work objectives; developing relationships with other individuals by listening, sharing ideas, and appreciating others' efforts.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal relationship skills necessary for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty and employers.
Excellent creative and problem-solving skills in dealing with students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff.
Ability to meet and/or exceed defined goals.
Excellent presentation skills and ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups in a formal setting.
Management skills in planning, organizing, controlling and evaluating programs and policies in a dynamic and changing environment.
Knowledge of the federal Department of Education, state, local and accreditation standards.
Experience and Education Preferred
Master’s Degree
5 years of experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment
10 years of experience in the field of instruction
Working knowledge of federal/state government education regulations
3 years of experience in a management or supervisory role
Previous experience as an academic program director
Experience in student guidance or related field
Working knowledge of federal/state government education regulations
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.
I have read and understand the above job description. I further understand that this is not an all-inclusive list and does not constitute a contract. My employment remains at will as with all employees of Ancora Education.
