Polysomnography Instructor

The incumbent in this job is expected to assist the College in achieving its mission and purpose. Customer focus, college service, and a willingness to assist as needed are expectations for all employees.

• Demonstrate a thorough, accurate, evidence-based, and up-to-date knowledge of the assigned field or discipline.
• Display the ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the assigned field or discipline.
• Connect the assigned subject matter with related fields.
• Demonstrate competency in laboratory and clinical areas, as appropriate.

• Teach all courses according to the published curriculum with an assigned course load to meet the College guidelines, goals, and objectives.
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and division policies.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate learning strategies to communicate subject matter for maximization of student learning.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to improve student retention, meet diverse student needs, and make referrals for students needing additional assistance.
• Recommend to the Department Chairperson or Program Coordinator improvements to the instructional program including, but not limited to curriculum, textbooks, instructional techniques, modes of delivery, equipment, hardware, software, and facilities.
• Maintain currency and incorporate new instructional techniques and technologies into the face‑to‑face and/or virtual classrooms.
• Periodically evaluate and develop new courses. Revise and update existing courses for relevancy and currency consistent with the role and mission of the college.
• Maintain face‑to‑face and/or virtual classroom environments conducive to student learning, engagement, and retention.

• Use current technologies to enhance teaching and student learning. Demonstrate knowledge of and skill in completing basic computer operations.
• Develop and maintain an electronic learning site for all assigned courses through the current learning content management system (LCMS), Canvas.
• Ensure all assigned online courses are in compliance with FTCC's Online Standards Handbook.
• Employ search engines and other electronic resources to locate new, relevant, current, and verified information, activities, and resources.
• Provide online study guides or other support materials for assigned courses.
• Use and explain to students how to locate and use reference materials available via electronic means through online databases, as appropriate.

• Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with course requirements including learning outcomes and methods of measurement and evaluation.
• Maintain accurate scholastic and membership records of students enrolled in classes and prepare and submit reports as required.
• Use evaluation tools and methods appropriate to the domain of learning being evaluated.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to maximize student learning.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

• Maintain confidentiality of student information per the college and FERPA guidelines.
• Maintain currency in the assigned subject matter through involvement in professional organizations and attending or facilitating professional meetings, conferences, or workshops, on‑campus and off‑campus.
• Submit a Personal and Professional Development Plan to the Department Chairperson or Program Coordinator, annually, demonstrating acceptance of responsibility for professional and personal growth.
• Substitute for other instructors within the field or discipline in case of an absence.
• Teach classes, as assigned, in a multi‑campus, online, or face‑to‑face environment.
• Conduct and report periodic inspections of
  1) classrooms, labs, and offices for health and safety issues,
  2) ensure compliance with lockout/tagout procedures for all machinery or equipment used in classrooms, labs or offices, and
  3) (for lab instructors) all hazardous materials and compliance with FTCC…