Instructors are responsible for providing quality, engaging, and college-level instruction in their specific field/discipline. Instruction will focus on student success and retention using various teaching strategies and delivery methods. Instructors are responsible for participating in professional development and promoting the College's mission and vision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching :

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

• developing learner centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• updating and revising curriculum to maintain currency
• developing new courses as needed to support the instructional mission
• participating in the development and review of course and program/general education outcomes as appropriate
• developing, conducting and documenting appropriate assessment of student learning in outcomes courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development:

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

• participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration:

Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:

• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, AVISO, Moodle)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support :

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

NoneTo 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 abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Minimum degree required for academic subject area based on SACSCOC faculty criteria. Relevant professional licensure or certification in a health science field. Baccalaureate in a health science field from an accredited institution. Two calendar years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience in a health science field.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment in usually moderate. Evening and weekend hours may be required. Duties of the job may include work in a clinical environment which requires travel to assigned clinical sites.