Business & Artificial Intelligence Faculty

Without students, there would be no need for our positions.

….not a cold enrollment statistic,

But a flesh and blood human being with feelings and emotions like our own.

…not someone to be tolerated so we can do our thing.

The student is our thing.

POSITION SUMMARY

Effectively teach Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence related courses in traditional, blended, and online formats. Assess student learning, develop curriculum, advise students, and complete other assignments that enable the department to achieve its purposes and advance the mission of Marion Technical College (the “College”).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to inquiries from students, College employees and customers while maintaining standards of confidentiality and privacy, in a timely manner. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the College, FERPA, student records, and any other protected documentation.
• Teach approved courses using applied learning methods in accordance with the course objectives, the established syllabus, the schedule of classes, and other College and program requirements. Instruct in a variety of learning environments, both on- and off-campus, which may include web-based, high schools, correctional institutions, etc.
• Demonstrate ability and expertise in one’s discipline and enthusiasm and creativity in teaching to create an environment that motivates students to learn. Manage the classroom and maintain records including preparing and updating course syllabi, course materials, technology, and web-based courses.
• Develop, coordinate and maintain the IT curricula, equipment, program reviews, and assessment to assess student academic achievement. Serve as curriculum coordinator for courses assigned by the Associate Dean and mentor adjunct faculty who teach those courses.
• Evaluate student learning in accordance with the course syllabi, the College, and department and institutional academic assessment plans. Document accurate records and provide reports concerning grades, attendance, etc. in accordance with the College policy.
• Participate in on-going evaluation and continuous improvement of teaching methodology, curricula, and assessment, including course updating, development, and elimination. Review literature, professional standards, and workplace expectations to ensure that teaching and learning reflects prevailing business and industry practice and standards.
• Assist with the planning, development, and implementation of departmental goals. Contribute to the use and continuous improvement of online learning, including the strategic planning and development of online education.
• Evaluate students’ learning performance, develop strategies to improve learning, implement strategies collaboratively with other faculty, and guide students’ progress through the curriculum. Assist students with student recruitment activities.
• Maintain and make available a current schedule to accommodate student learning and advising needs, including office hours, on- and off-campus meetings, classes, etc. in accordance with the annual faculty service days’ schedule. Flexibility to meet academic classroom schedules and off-campus sites. Maintain user proficiency for software programs, systems, and databases used by the College.
• Engage in the assessment of community and regional educational needs and assist the department in meeting those needs consistent with the College mission and department purposes. Work with department faculty to develop new programs and certificates.
• Work with other College faculty and administration in seeking and writing grant applications that provide monies for course and program development and enhancement, equipment, and other areas as assigned.
• Partner with campus and community activities, including student recruitment and public speaking requests, and serve on State, College, and community committees. Serve on internal and external committees as assigned, including community service.
• Utilize instructional plans, direct and assess student progress in achieving theory and performance requirements of the program. Demonstrate knowledge in course content, direct and evaluate student…