Position Summary

Under the supervision of the division director, associate dean, and/or Dean, Instructional Affairs, the Instructor teaches students according to established policies and procedures to provide competent and effective classroom and laboratory instruction at varied times and places based on student demand.

POSTING DATE: JULY 22, 2024

SALARY: Based on education and experience commensurate with Salary Schedule D1 IA for 9 months (range: $45,676 to $71,283). Higher education could earn placement on a higher salary schedule.

Additional salary for summer employment (D1 IA for 3 months $14,102 - $22,047). Summer employment is contingent upon student enrollment and the needs of the College. Higher education could earn placement on a higher salary schedule.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

This position will be based initially at Wallace in Dothan, Alabama.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Instruction. Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.

• Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
• Displays an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
• Connects their subject matter with related fields.
• Teaches a course load appropriate to their field or discipline.
• Plans and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Employs appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Modifies, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Employs appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Modifies, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students' needs.
• Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Contributes to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• Evaluates and utilize classroom statistical data, course evaluations, and actual classroom success data.
• Incorporates core competencies into program or discipline content.
• Develops, updates, and posts course syllabi in a timely manner.
• Uses instructional time wisely to meet course objectives.
• Stays current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Student Learning. Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.

• Establishes meaningful student learning outcomes for courses/programs.
• Develops and explains methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Evaluates student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Returns student assignments and tests in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate records of student progress and submits final grade rosters each semester according to established deadlines.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
• Maintain action plans based on data to support constant and never-ending improvement in the instructional process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Support of College Policies and Procedures. Performs other department activities to ensure efficient, high quality services are provided to WCC.

• Teaches classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment as needed.
• Posts and maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation.
• Serves as faculty advisor within the current College advisement system.
• Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Substitutes for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
• Exercises stewardship of College facilities and materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities. Performs other department activities to ensure efficient, high quality services are provided to WCC.

• Serves on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
• Participates in meeting and events required by the college, division, and program administrators.
• Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators.
• Supports both part-time and full-time colleagues.
• Contributes to program and division curriculum development processes.
• Participates in graduation ceremonies.
• Provides attendance data as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs. Promote positive and productive relationships with service area businesses, industries, and agencies.

• Maintains familiarity with College goals, mission and long-range plans.
• Contributes to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
• Participates in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents.
• Performs professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the College, division, and program.
• Participates in the marketing, recruitment and retention of students, faculty and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Professional Development. Continue as competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies.

• Updates knowledge and skills in subject matter field and instructional abilities.
• Remains current in teaching discipline by one or more of the following methods:
  a. attending workshops, continuing education programs, practicums, and academic courses;
  b. engaging in individual self-study;
  c. actively participating in professional organizations.
• Sets professional goals for each rating period.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.