Associate Professor: Liberal Arts and Sciences

Job Title: Associate Professor:
Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department: General Education

Location: College of Health Careers

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: M-F, Day/Evening (United States of America)

The Associate Professor develops, implements, and evaluates the assigned program of study on an ongoing basis. This position participates in advising students, curriculum development, program revisions, and program evaluations, teaching in the classroom, lab, evaluation of student achievement, and other matters, as aligned with the mission, core values, and purposes of the college.

• Works with the President, Senior Director of Nursing and Allied Health Programs, Director of Teaching & Learning/General Education, and the Program Directors to facilitate appropriate program development, implementation, evaluation and assessment;
• Ensures systematic review of programs to ensure quality and current course content, best practice, and achievement of regulatory standards;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the President, Senior Director of Nursing and Allied Health, and Director of Teaching & Learning/General Education;
• Serves on committees as assigned/approved;
• Reports to the relevant program director.
• Professional Governance Responsibilities
• Participates in interviewing and makes recommendations for hiring of faculty;
• Arranges for coverage of classes during absences and emergency leaves;
• Promotes rapport within the department, campus, and community;
• Posts and keeps a minimum of 4-6 office hours per week that meet the needs of the student and are convenient for students seeking assistance with counseling, academic advising, and coursework;
• Maintains punctuality in meeting assigned class responsibilities;
• Models professional behavior and standards of practice while in the workplace;
• Functions as a change agent and leader by promoting innovative practices in educational environments;
• Participates in professional development opportunities that increase effectiveness in the role and meet institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Makes recommendations regarding equipment, software purchases, and equipment maintenance contracts.
• Participates in the collegial mentoring relationship, serving as a mentor and/or mentee in the department and college.
• Engages in local, state, and/or national professional organizations appropriate to the faculty role.
• Serves community partners as content area experts when needed.
• Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills, and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standards.
• Solicits feedback and implements suggestions from students and peers when appropriate.
• Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis.
• Promotes the professional development of peers/colleagues through recognized professional activities (in-service activities, the presentation of conference papers and/or publications, and other methodologies appropriate to the teaching field), as approved.
• Service to the College
• Provides service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and campus committee assignments; offers adequate service on at least one department or college-wide committee.
• Promotes, models, and exhibits the College values with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.
• Responds to discussions and requests for department work in a timely manner (e.g., answers emails within 24 hours, completes task assignments, etc.).
• Mentors new faculty as assigned.
• Knows and enforces regulatory guidelines (FERPA, Title IX, Article 129) and other pertinent federal regulations.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.
• Reviews and recommends program textbooks and/or materials.
• Attends professional development days, departmental events, commencement, and other institutional meetings (e.g., department meetings).
• Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints.
• Develops and/or participates in student recruitment and retention strategies.
• Participates in the formulation and implementation of department initiatives.
• Evaluate and revise program offerings/materials on an ongoing basis and develop new curricula as needed.
• Participates in strategic planning and monitors the institutional effectiveness and accountability process.
• Provides leadership and instructional integrity through classroom observation, mentoring, and evaluation.
• Contributes to budget requests and resource allocation.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Participates in accreditation reviews and reports.
• Participates in the orientation and advisement of students.

• Attends and participates in at least one of the program level ad-hoc committees;
• Attends and participates in at least one college level committee(s):
• Serves as a member of the assigned program Advisory Committee when invited to the advisory committee.

• Serves as an advisor for students;
• Guides the students’ academic and personal development;
• Develop remediation plans with…