What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuing Education Faculty position at Tyler Junior College?
JOB The Continuing Education Faculty is a part-time position responsible to the Dean, School of Skilled Trades & Continuing Studies. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Meeting all scheduled classes for the full class period. For distance education professors, meeting the instructional requirements of a distance education class as specified in the distance education course standards
- Following prescribed master course syllabi and adopted textbooks
- Preparing instructional materials and keeping them current to make the best possible use of each class period
- Informing students of student learning outcomes, class procedures and grading policies at the beginning of each course
- Enhancing the instructional/learning process by emphasizing effective course organization and planning, faculty/student interaction, communication, level of course difficulty and workload, appropriate textbooks and readings, and tests and examinations
- Keeping accurate records of students’ attendance and grade as required
- Motivating students by a professional, responsive and cordial attitude to perform at their highest level
- Maintaining an atmosphere of dignity and propriety conducive to learning in the classroom
- Utilizing talents, academic background and strong personal qualities to serve the best interests of students and Tyler Junior College
- Assisting with any necessary certification or approval of courses as required by course related credentialing agency if applicable
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public
- Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities