Faculty - Technologies; Artificial Intelligence

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Title: Faculty - Technologies (Artificial Intelligence)

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Technologies

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SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Southwest Tennessee Community College is in the process of developing and launching a new Artificial Intelligence Technology program. As a result, this position will play an important role in supporting early-stage curriculum development, program planning, and implementation, in addition to teaching responsibilities.

This is a full-time academic-year (9-month) appointment faculty position reporting to the Department Chair of Technologies. The faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related academic activities in the assigned discipline. Teaching responsibilities include foundational and advanced Artificial Intelligence topics such as Python programming, data analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence tools and frameworks, neural networks, and ethical considerations in AI.

Primary responsibilities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, curriculum development, student assessment, and participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. The faculty member plays a key role in shaping and maintaining the Artificial Intelligence curriculum and integrating hands-on, applied learning experiences into the program.

The faculty member is expected to perform assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus, as assigned. At a minimum, related faculty responsibilities include instruction, academic advising and mentoring, serving on departmental and college committees, and participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.

In addition to standard faculty responsibilities, this position includes assigned program coordination duties for the Artificial Intelligence Technology program as part of the faculty teaching load.

• Prepare and deliver instruction in Artificial Intelligence Technology courses, including foundational and advanced topics such as Python programming, data analysis, machine learning, neural networks, generative AI tools, and ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence.
• Teach courses using a variety of instructional delivery methods, including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and HyFlex formats.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, laboratory exercises, assignments, and assessments aligned with course and program learning outcomes.
• Incorporate hands-on, applied, and project-based learning experiences using current AI tools and platforms.
• Compile, administer, evaluate, and grade student coursework, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and projects in a fair and consistent manner.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, grades, and required academic documentation in compliance with FERPA.
• Maintain scheduled office hours and provide instructional counseling, academic advising, and tutoring support to students.
• Participate in course- and program-level assessment and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

• Serve as Program Coordinator for the Artificial Intelligence Technology program.
• Support the coordination, review, and continuous improvement of AI-related curricula, certificates, and degree pathways in collaboration with the Department Chair and Technologies faculty.
• Coordinate program-level assessment activities and maintain required curriculum and assessment documentation in accordance with college and accreditation standards.
• Support Artificial Intelligence advisory board activities, including meeting coordination, agenda development, and incorporation of industry feedback into program planning.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support workforce alignment, experiential learning opportunities, internships, and program outreach.
• Assist with program promotion, recruitment, and enrollment initiatives related to Artificial Intelligence Technology.
• Collaborate with the Department Chair on program planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Serve on departmental and college committees as assigned.
• Participate in faculty meetings, college…