English Instructor

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Work type: Faculty Full-Time
Location: Lafayette, LA
Categories: Liberal Arts

Academic & Student Affairs

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities (70% of Activity, 28 hrs. wk.)

• Preparation of Course Materials
• Provides academic instruction
• Uses appropriate textbook/instructional materials following departmental/divisional structure
• Develops a course syllabus aligned to the master syllabus and in accordance with all required policies, procedures and assessments
• Publishes the course syllabus by the end of the first week of classes on LMS
• Develops a course schedule/outline covering the required content and utilizes required instructional time
• Utilizes current pedagogical practices and current materials to support the learning of the course content
• Holds office hours in accordance with policy IS-109
• Creates a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect
• Maintains the required class management system in a timely fashion (approximately every two weeks) (ex. Canvas)
• Provides the necessary resources for students to perform on assignments
• Starts and ends class on time and makes use of appropriate class time
• Achieves a satisfactory score on Classroom Observation items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9
• Receives satisfactory ratings for Student Rating for Instruction
• Provides fair and timely grading of student coursework
• Administers required assessments (SRI, Program, SLO, Pretest/Posttest, QEP) in all courses
• Returns/acknowledges course emails from students within 48-72 hours
• Provides alternative assignment(s) when course time is missed or lost
• Displays a professional demeanor and uses a professional tone and language when speaking with students whether in person or electronically
• Encourages student participation through a variety of instructional methods
• Provides adequate and constructive feedback on assessments
• Computes grades accurately and fairly following syllabus assessment plan; notifies students of changes with ample notice and reasoning when adjustments are needed
• Properly utilizes and applies assessment methods in accordance with master syllabus, department/program outcomes, and course syllabus
• Achieves a satisfactory score on Classroom Observation items 6, 8, and 10
• Office Hours are included and evaluated under the Teaching and Direct Instruction, though they are listed on the LCTCS form in the area of Service to the College

Leadership to Students, Department, Division or College (25% of Activity, 10 hrs. wk.)

• Maintains required number of office hours per week and meets with students in a timely fashion
• Provides accommodations to meet with students outside of office hours, if needed, within reason
• Serves and participates on college assigned committees and discipline search committees as needed
• Follows policies and procedures of the college/unit/division/department and applicable accreditation body, including submission of time card, performance reporting, show/no show, academic integrity, registration, graduation, and attendance
• Follows the college dress code
• Attends/complete required trainings, college-wide events, graduation, unit, division and department meetings, when applicable
• Provides notice, in a timely manner, to appropriate college member when committees, courses, trainings, meeting will be missed
• Attends at least one faculty senate meeting
• Attends and participates in advisory/program/accreditation meetings, if applicable
• Works collaboratively with others
• Represents the college in a manner, appearance, and behavior that promotes a positive image in college-related outreach activities
• Represents the college in 2 or more outreach activities or offers long‑term uncompensated academic expertise in local, state, national community not part of their program coordinator or lead faculty role or associated with a grant received; or Service on a Local, State or National Board in their discipline
• Assists students with advising via in‑person or online appointments and is easily accessible for the student
• Maintains required number of advising chat hours per…