Faculty, lifePATH

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. The faculty member's role encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation, professional development, and institutional service. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Instructs life

PATH courses for 12-14 adult students with cognitive disabilities, using principles of Universal Design to accommodate a wide variety of student learning needs. Serves as an academic and life goal advisor for students as they create their career path. Must be a proponent of teaching self-determination, hold high expectations, and see students holistically. Will work closely with the Director to ensure the integrity of life

PATH implementation.

• Mastery of course content (teaching people with cognitive disabilities)
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning
• Ability to convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately and concisely
• Expressing or exchanging ideas including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately
• Preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on class time;
  Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities

• Master's degree in education or related field
• Experience implementing Universal Design

Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications. Your salary offer will fall in that range determined by your related experience and education. The resume submitted in the application process will be used to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below…