Education Instructor

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Work type: Faculty Full-Time
Location: Lafayette, LA
Categories: Liberal Arts, Education

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Liberal Arts & Humanities

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

• Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities (70% of Activity, 28 hrs. wk.)
  • Preparation of Course Materials
  • Provides academic instruction.
  • Uses appropriate textbook/instructional materials according to departmental/divisional structure.
  • Develops a course syllabus aligned to the master syllabus and in accordance with all required policies, procedures and assessments.
  • Publishes the course syllabus and the course in the LMS by the first day of the course – within 24-36 hours in advance of the semester for online.
  • Develops a course schedule/outline covering the required content of the course and uses required instructional time.
  • Creates materials utilizing current pedagogical practices and current materials to support the learning of the course content.
  • Sends a welcome letter to students prior to the start of class.
  • * Holds office hours in accordance with policy IS-109.
  • Adheres to all LMS requirements listed in IS
    -112.
  • Adheres to College Requirement Guidelines.
  • Creates a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect.
  • Accurately maintains the required class management system in a timely fashion (approximately every two weeks) (ex. Canvas).
  • Provides the necessary resources for students to perform on assignments.
  • Starts and ends class on time and makes use of appropriate class time.
  • Achieves satisfactory score on Classroom Observation items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9.
  • Satisfactory ratings for Student rating for Instruction.
  • Provides fair and timely grading of student coursework.
  • Administers required assessments (SRI, Program, SLO, Pretest/Posttest, QEP) in all courses.
  • Returns/acknowledges course emails from students within 48-72 hours.
  • Provides alternative assignment(s) when course time is missed or lost.
  • Displays professional demeanor and uses professional tone and language when speaking with students whether in person or electronically.
  • Encourages student participation through a variety of instructional methods.
  • Provides adequate and constructive feedback on assessments.
  • Computes grades accurately and fairly following syllabus assessment plan. In rare instances, when an adjustment is needed, notifies students of changes with ample notice and reasoning.
  • Properly utilizes and applies assessment methods in accordance with master syllabus, department/program outcomes, and course syllabus.
  • Achieves satisfactory score on Classroom Observation items 6, 8, and 10.
  • * Note:
    
    Office Hours are included and evaluated under the Teaching and Direct Instruction, though they are listed on the LCTCS form in the area of Service to the College.
• Leadership to Students, Department, Division or College (25% of Activity, 10 hrs. wk.)
  • Institutional Service
    • Maintains required number of office hours per week, following policy IS-109 for format of office hours, and meets with students in a timely fashion. Office hours must be posted in the LMS and set-up for appointment in Starfish.
    • Provides accommodations to meet with students outside of office hours, if needed.
    • Serves and participates on college assigned committees and discipline search committees as needed.
    • Follows policies and procedures of the college/unit/division/department and, if applicable, accreditation body including but not limited to: submission of time card, performance reporting, show/noshow, academic integrity, registration, graduation, and attendance.
    • Follows the college dress code.
    • Attends/ completes required trainings, college-wide events, graduation, unit, division and department meetings, when applicable.
    • Provides notice, in a timely manner, to appropriate college member when committees, courses, trainings, meeting will be missed.
    • Attends at least one faculty senate meeting.
    • Attends and participates in advisory/program/accreditation meetings, if applicable.
    • Works collaboratively with others.
  • Community Service
    • Represents the college in manner, appearance, and behavior that promotes a positive image in college related outreach activities.
    • Represents the college in 2 or more outreach activities or offers long term uncompensated academic expertise in local, state, national community not part of their program coordinator or lead faculty role or associated with a grant received. Or Service on a Local, State or National Board in their discipline.
  • Student Services
    • Assists students with advising via in-person and online appointments and is easily accessible for the student. Advising hours must be listed in Starfish.
    • Maintains a minimum of 2 designated advising hours per week.
    • Posts advising messages within 48 hours of receipt of message.
    • Attends required advising trainings.
    • Responds to advising requests within 72 hours of contact by student.
    • Provides flexible option for meeting with students for advising.
    • Uses Starfish for…