Job Announcement # 2009 – 3019
(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 (Physical Sciences
Instructor)
Department: Business, Math, Science and
Technology Division
Reports To: Department/Program Chair and
Division Dean
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary: Commensurate
with experience and education
Closing date: Open until filled.
SUMMARY
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 expeditiously 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
* 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 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.
* Masters
degree from an accredited institution.
*
Credentials must meet requirements of 18 graduate hours in discipline.
.
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 TEXAS COLLEGE
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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