Job Announcement # 2009 – 3004
Position pending Board Approval of FY09
Budget
Please
note that only complete applications packets containing
all 5 parts will be forwarded to the Search Committee
Job Title: FACULTY
(Auto Technology Instructor)
Department: Technology
Reports To: Department/Program
Chair and Division Dean
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: Commensurate with
experience and education
Closing date: Open until filled.
SUMMARY
South
Texas College is a comprehensive institution, which places primary emphasis on
excellence in classroom instruction.
Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in
each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Mastery of Subject Matter:
* Demonstrates a thorough and accurate
knowledge of the field or discipline
* Possesses appropriate
educational/professional credentials to teach in field or discipline
* Attempts to connect subject matter
with related fields
* Maintains currency in subject matter
through professional development
2. Teaching Performance:
* Plans and organizes instruction in
ways which maximize student learning
* Effectively employs teaching and
learning strategies
* Modifies instructional methods and
strategies to meet diverse students needs
* Effectively employs available
instructional technology when appropriate
* Encourages the development of
communication skills and higher order thinking skills
through appropriate assignments
* Effectively communicates subject
matter content to student
* Contributes to the selection and
development of instructional materials
3. Evaluation of Student Learning:
* Establishes and adheres to cogent
learning outcomes
* Develops and uses evaluation methods,
which fairly measures student progress toward
outcomes
* Evaluates and returns student work to promote maximum
learning
* Maintains accurate records of student
progress
*
Submits final grade rosters and supporting documents according to established
deadlines
4. Support of College Policies and Procedures:
* Maintains familiarity with and
adheres to College Policies and Procedures
* Fulfills requirements of instructors
set forth in the letter of appointment
* Maintains regular office hours to
ensure accessibility to students and colleagues
* Prepares, distributes, and submits
syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned
sections in accordance with program,
division and College procedures
* Assures confidentiality
5. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities:
* Serves on College, divisional, and
program committees, teams, and task forces as
assigned
* Attends meetings and events as
required by College administration
* Participates in professional
activities which contribute to the educational goals of the
College and its constituents
*
Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from College and division
administrators and program chairs
* Fosters and maintains effective
working relationships with students, colleagues, and
supervisors
* Assists the chair in developing,
reviewing, and revising curriculum
6. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement
of College Mission and Programs:
* Maintains familiarity with College
goals, mission, and long-range plans
* Contributes to planning and
development processes through appropriate channels
* Performs professional
responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and
plans of College, division, and
program
* Supports recruitment and retention of
students, including advising
7. Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Must possess appropriate academic
preparation
2. Must be able to provide official transcripts
and/if transcripts are earned from a foreign teaching institution, then must be
able to provide an evaluation indicating that this education is equivalent to
or beyond the qualifications required.
This evaluation must be from an approved evaluation service
3. Excellent communication skills, both oral
and written; excellent interpersonal skills
4. Excellent organizational skills
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively
communicate in a diverse, multi-cultural student population
6. Commitment to the community college
philosophy of education
EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Education
must meet the requirements as mandated by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools for the appropriate field of study and degrees awarded at this
institution. Each department displays
the specific requirements for each position.
*
Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum academic degree must be an Associates of
Applied Science Automotive Technician.
*Master
Auto Technician
.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability
to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional
journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, class assignments
and business correspondence. Ability to
effectively present information to students and respond to questions from
individuals as well as groups of students and chairs/directors.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
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 regularly required to talk
or hear. The employee frequently is
required to stand. The employee is
occasionally required to walk and sit.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
REASONING
ABILITY
Ability
to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a
variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The
work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. The
noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
HOW
TO APPLY:
Submit
1) letter of application, 2) STC application, 3) resume (no personal
information please),
4)
copies of transcripts (official transcripts required BEFORE assignment begins)
and 5) list of
Five
professional references with addresses and phone numbers to the address
below. Please
note that only complete application
packets will be forwarded to the Search Committee.
SOUTH
OFFICE
OF HUMAN RESOURCES
No person shall be
excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to
discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South
Texas College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age,
veteran status, or disability.
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