MA Instructor - PT

Position Summary: The Instructor provides updated and fully prepared instruction to students, actively engages in retention activities and manages the classroom/lab activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Teaches courses as assigned by the Department Chair/DOE/Academic Dean. · Utilizes unit and daily lesson plans. · Utilizes a variety of supplementary resources (i.e. instructional technology, guest speakers, field trips, current articles and literature, discipline specific equipment, etc.). · Maintains laboratory and classroom organization and cleanliness. · Monitors classroom and student safety and immediately report safety concerns to appropriate manager. · Actively engages in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress. · Submits assigned grading and attendance documentation on deadline. · Works with the Department Chair/Director of Education/Academic Dean to resolve student concerns. · Provides each student course syllabi on the first day of class. · Grades tests, projects, and other assignments in a required timeframe. · Records and maintains accurate student attendance and grade records. · Completes midterm evaluations for each student halfway through the term. · Reports need for supplies and computer equipment to manager. · Is aware of the school catalog, faculty handbook, and student handbook, and understands all the procedures and expectations stated within it as well as policies stated therein. · Is accountable for all equipment, textbooks, instructor’s manuals, software, tapes, CD, etc. being used for the current term. · Submits final grades to the Registrar by established deadline. · Performs end-of-the term procedures by preparing the classroom for the next term. · Adheres to and supports school policies and procedures as referenced in the employee handbook, faculty handbook, and catalog. · Performs such other duties as may be specified by the Department Chair/DOE/Academic Dean or the School Director. · Regular and reliable attendance. Skills/Competencies/Qualifications: · Documented expertise in academic area as demonstrated by data sheets, diplomas, transcripts, certifications, resume · Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills · Minimum of 3 years of significant program related/industry experience for Technical Instructor · Appropriate program licensure, as well as relevant certifications, work experience and Degree as per accreditation and state licensing procedures. Specific requirements may vary depending upon state and accrediting commission regulations. · Depending on the program taught, a certificate, diploma or degree at the same level as conferred for the program taught. · Post secondary teaching experience preferred · Strong organizational and planning skills · Team player who demonstrates initiative, dependability and reliability