Faculty, Full Time Tenure Track, Information an...

Job Description:

Function of Position:

This is a 10-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position within the Information and Computer Technologies Department. Tenure-track faculty teach classes, develop new educational materials, assist with curriculum development, review, and assessment, perform professional duties, and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including department meetings, committee work, and Commencement. Tenure-track faculty report to the chairperson of the Information and Computer Technologies Department. Academic departments are led by a peer who serves as a department chair for a three-year term. All tenure-track faculty are in the pool from which the chair is appointed. Faculty are responsible for preparing and teaching courses in the department and will be assigned to the Brighton Campus. While some courses may be offered online, regular in-person presence is required. Tenure-track faculty may be expected to teach at another campus, extension site, or in an online, remote, and/or hybrid modality.

The successful candidate will be prepared to teach a wide range of office technology courses that develop both foundational and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook. Instruction emphasizes the creation and formatting of business documents, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and professional publications, as well as proofreading, transcription, grammar, and business communication. Additional topics include administrative procedures, office simulations, workplace readiness, and medical office documentation and procedures. Candidates should be able to guide students through realistic office scenarios, integrate critical thinking and decision-making skills, and prepare students for entry into administrative and medical office roles.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge.
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in Office Technologies as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College.
• Teaches multiple courses/sections each term, as outlined by the contract and as available.
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement.
• Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner.
• Maintains office hours according to contractual guidelines in order to support student learning.
• Advises students concerning academic, career, and related issues according to contractual guidelines.
• Assists the department with student recruitment, enrollment, and placement.
• Assists the department with student retention and completion initiatives, including early alert.
• Assists with development, review, and revision of department curriculum, including assessment of student learning and program review.
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning.
• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate.
• Attends department meetings as a contributing member.
• Contributes to the College through Division, department, and College committees.
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development.
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize workflow and multitask.
• Assists the department in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation.
• Assists in the development of grant proposals and implementation of grant projects.
• Works independently and in a team setting, demonstrating excellent time management skills to prioritize workflow and multitask.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair and may be assigned courses at any MCC campus or extension site location.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned master's degree or higher in business, business education, or a computer-related field with 16 credits of business or medical coursework from a regionally-accredited higher education institution.
• Experience teaching Microsoft Office Suite from introductory to advanced levels.
• Ability to teach courses in transcription, administrative procedures, and professional communication.
• Ability to teach courses within the department.
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive campus environment.
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Evidence of proficiency with technology.
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.
• Evidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skills.
• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at a higher education level.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
• Experience teaching web-enhanced or fully online courses.
• Experience teaching using a learning management system such as Brightspace/D2L, BlackBoard, Canvas, or Moodle.
• Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching.
• Experience with computerized student record management.
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish or other languages proficiently.

Additional Information:

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity, and college budget. This position has a range of $52,000 to $60,000 and is based on the mentioned factors.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting, and compressed work schedules. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

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Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online

Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Unofficial Transcripts*

• Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.

Please note: As part of the application process, all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references. References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.