Fire/Rescue Instructor (Part-Time, Continuious Recruitment)

Vance-Granville Community College - Henderson, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Henderson, NC

Educational Services

About the position

Under the supervision of the appropriate Program/Department Head/Director or Academic/Campus Dean, the instructor is responsible for course content and syllabi for all assigned courses. Each instructor will provide effective instruction in all classes by implementing active learning strategies and focusing on student learning outcomes. At all times, instructional personnel should be aware of the need to continue the personal and professional growth necessary to perform their duties.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Head and/or Department Chair regarding course assignment per semester.
• Create and maintain course documents such as syllabi, student learning outcomes, tests, etc.
• Conduct class, lab, and/or clinical according to established meeting patterns, and notify Program Head and/or Department Chair of any changes.
• Update Moodle course page to use in enhanced, hybrid and online courses prior to start of semester.
• Communicate with students via Moodle as appropriate per course design (enhanced, hybrid or online).
• Provide feedback to students regarding course progression.
• Record attendance and grades via WebAdvisor in accordance with semester deadlines.
• Inform Program Head and/or Department Chair of any student issues (academic, attendance, behavior, cheating, and plagiarism) as soon as possible.
• Assess student learning outcomes and demonstrate the use of the results to make improvements to course/program.
• Maintain suitable class records which show student membership hours, academic progress, student grading systems, etc.
• Recommend adoption or discontinuance of textbooks and/or other instructional supplies and equipment to the Program Head and/or Department Chair or Academic/Campus Dean.
• Recommend new books, magazines, materials and equipment for use in the LRC to Program Head and/or Department Chair (as appropriate).
• Maintain a minimum of five posted office hours per week for student conferences.
• Regularly participate as a member of assigned institutional committees and attend scheduled program/department meetings.
• Serve as a faculty advisor for assigned students in matters pertaining to an advisee's academic progress, scheduling, and related matters.
• Engage in professional development.
• Perform community service activities.
• Participate in student recruitment efforts as directed.
• Experiment with new, innovative teaching techniques.
• Obtain and maintain certification in online delivery systems as required by the college.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technology required by academic program area and in administrative processes as required by the college.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Program Head and/or Department Chair or Academic/Campus Dean.

Requirements

• Appropriate credential to teach assigned class(es)