Instructor & Coordinator; Electrical Technology

Instructor & Coordinator (Electrical Technology)

Location:

Great Bend, KS 67530

Department:
Agriculture and Industry Education

Job Status:
Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $0.01 - $0.02 Annually

Status:
Until Filled

Position Description

Faculty members are responsible for the design of program and/or course content including activities to assess student learning. They are further responsible for the facilitation of teaching and learning to college standards of excellence and student engagement; participation and involvement in college committees, planning and activities; recruitment and retention strategies and demonstration of professionalism and adherence to institutional policies and procedures.

Faculty members may teach all face-to-face courses, a varied schedule of online and face-to-face courses, or a full load of online coursework. Besides the faculty role, the Instructor/Coordinator has additional duties in which they are responsible to specific instructional area and provide coordination, leadership and management.

Position Responsibilities

5% - Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
10% - Demonstrate Knowledge of Subject Matter

* Collaborate with colleagues teaching in the same program or discipline as well as others in related programs or disciplines to establish and/or enhance curriculum, discuss teaching approaches, and improve assessment outcomes.

* Demonstrate awareness of current developments in one's subject area.

* Participate in professional development events and activities.

* Participate in the activities of professional organizations, accreditation agencies or other related associations.

* Presents at professional conferences, publish books or other scholarly articles and/or engage in original or applied research.

* Maintain an awareness of course pre-requisites and advanced coursework to minimize overlap and achieve maximum course integration.

* Suggest/develop curriculum changes to integrate courses more effectively within a program of study.

* Seek opportunities for new program and/or course offerings.

10% - Prepare to Teach Assigned Course(s)

* Prepare your course syllabi.

* Prepare course materials prior to the course start date including textbooks, certified Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or other approved supplemental material.

* Prepare an outline (content and/or activities) to meet all course outcomes and competencies.

* Establish course grading criteria and utilize a system for recording and reporting student progress in a timely manner.

* Establish course and instructor expectations.

* Prepare the course shell, if applicable - make sure the content is present and updated.

10% - Organize Course(s) in an Effective Manner

* Design and layout of course shall be easy to follow and understandable.

o Scope and sequence of course content.

o Course navigation (for those using course shells):
Home, Course Syllabus, Grades, Modules.

* Make the course compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

* Design a course that aligns with Barton's pillars of integrity and discourages academic cheating.

* Incorporate at least one essential skill outcome in the course content.

* Include various active learning techniques including, but not limited to interactive lectures, instructional videos with discussion, group discussions, simulations, small group work, and papers.

* Align course outcomes and competencies to course activities and/or assessments.

10% - Facilitate Student Engagement

* Student to student interaction.

o Provide opportunities for students to learn from one another including projects, activities, and discussions.

o Monitor student interactions to ensure a collaborative, safe, and positive learning environment.

* Student to teacher interaction.

o Reach out proactively to students and solicit input.

o Provide meaningful and substantial feedback.

* Student to content interactions.

o Provide learning materials that elicit activity, creativity, and engagement.

o Update content as students engage with the course materials.

* Provide accessibility and responsiveness.

o Communicate consistently with students in the classroom, during scheduled appointments, in email messages and with comments provided…