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Position Information

Position Title Instructor Position Number TBD Position Type Temporary Part-Time Hiring Location Terry Campus-Dover, DE Contact Phone Number  Contact Email Address terry-jobs Work Location Terry Campus-Dover, DE Position Specific Details

The incumbent will teach Accounting II (ACC 112) in a face‑to‑face, on‑campus setting during daytime hours.

Salary $45.60/hour

Classification Information

Classification Title Instructor Job Code 2001 (FT), 2501 (PT) FLSA Exempt Position Pay Grade Salary Plan A (FT), Salary Plan C (PT) Position Type Part-Time Summary Statement

An incumbent is responsible for developing and enhancing curricula, delivering assigned courses consistent with syllabi, evaluating student learning, and fostering student success. Delaware Tech specializes in delivering in-person, career and technical education that prepares students for in-demand careers and meets local workforce and community needs. Consistent with the College's mission to promote equitable outcomes through inclusive, high-quality education and holistic support, the ability to provide instruction and student-centered services on campus is an essential function of this position.

Nature and Scope

An incumbent in this class typically reports to the Dean of Instruction through an Instructional Director, Department Chairperson or Program Coordinator. An incumbent is expected to plan, organize, and instruct in a manner to promote and direct successful student learning in keeping with the College's values and goals.

Principal Accountabilities

An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities as determined by the supervisor:

1. Plans, organizes, and instructs courses as assigned by the Department Chairperson/supervisor, utilizing effective and engaging instructional strategies, the learning management system (LMS), appropriate communication, classroom management, leadership skills, and instructional/educational technology to promote student success. A regular teaching load for full-time instructors consists of 15 contact hours per week, unless otherwise modified by the Department Chairperson/Dean.

2. Demonstrates best practices in instruction and classroom management that respond to students' diverse academic needs.

3. Uses instructional technology including multimedia to meet students' learning needs and achieve the objectives of the academic program/College.

4. Assists or leads in planning and/or developing new curriculum and courses, as assigned by the Department Chairperson/Dean. Evaluates and revises existing curriculum and courses as part of routine evaluation processes and/or as assigned. Contributes to program review. (applicable to full-time instructors only)

5. Participates in the planning and implementation of Student Learning Outcomes Assessment (SLOA). (applicable to full-time instructors only)

6. Serves as an advisor for students, utilizing effective advisement strategies, documenting advising notes in the Student Information System, and leveraging other advisement tools - including key performance indicators (KPI's) to promote student retention and progression. (applicable to full-time instructors only)

7. Assists students toward the successful completion of course(s) which the instructor is teaching by providing outreach, guidance, feedback, supplemental instruction, tutoring, and other approved forms of academic support.

8. Makes oneself accessible and available to assist students. Full-time instructors provide a minimum of six (6) posted student hours per week.

9. Maintains adequate and timely student records (e.g. grades are posted in the Learning Management System in a timely fashion). Evaluates and reports students' progress and attendance in a timely manner.

10. Works as a team member with other faculty and staff across the College to facilitate College and academic program operations and achieve strategic goals and objectives. Full-time instructors provide guidance to new and adjunct faculty as assigned.

11. Assists in attaining and maintaining program accreditation. (applicable to full-time instructors only)

12. Continues professional development/growth and a commitment to continuous improvement as an instructor. Remains current within his/her academic field/discipline.

13. Participates in departmental/campus/College meetings and serves on campus or college wide committees. Participates in advisory committee meetings and other College and student-related activities. Full-time instructors advise student clubs and organizations as assigned.

14. Participates in developing and implementing policies, objectives, and/or functions in accordance with the philosophy of the College. Areas include, but are not limited to departmental program planning, marketing, budget development, and public relations.

15. Provides support for operations, events, processes that directly enhance recruitment, enrollment/registration,…