South
Texas College
Job
Announcement 2011-3014
(Pending Board
Approval of FY11 Budget)
Please
note that only complete application packets containing
all 5 parts will be forwarded to the Search Committee
Job Title: Faculty
- DEVELOPMENTAL ENGLISH
Department: Developmental
Studies Division
Reports To: Department/Program
Chair and Division Dean
FLSA Status: Exempt
Starting Date:
Fall 2010
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 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.
* 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 intention, 2) STC application, 3) resume (no personal information please), 4) copies of transcripts (official transcripts required BEFORE assignment begins) and 5) five professional references with addresses and phone numbers to:
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
2501 W. Pecan Blvd
McAllen, TX
78501
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 Community College on the basis of race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.