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Faculty Teaching Position

To conduct and elicit student learning with effective mastery of course content in the teaching discipline. The individual in this position must be able to perform responsibly, professionally, and with demonstrable dedication to student-centered learning. The ability to work collaboratively and collegially to affect student learning is essential. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made by providing appropriate documentation of requirements to the Office of Human Resources.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Mastery of Subject Matter:

• Demonstrates thorough and accurate knowledge of the teaching field or discipline
• Possess educational and professional credentials in the teaching field or discipline
• Attend technology and distance learning training and demonstrate the ability to use technology as required
• Connect subject matter with related fields and/or disciplines for student engagement and retention
• Stay current in subject matter through professional development and continuing education

Teaching Performance:

• Plan and organize instruction and instructional delivery in innovative ways which maximize student learning and academic excellence
• Effectively employ teaching and learning strategies that challenge students' abilities, interests, and intellectual curiosity
• Modify instructional methods and strategies to teach students with diverse needs
• Follow division-approved standardized curricula and syllabi
• Provide students with Course Information Guidelines (Addendum to CBC Syllabi) at the beginning of the semester
• Effectively employ available instructional technology for diverse learning styles
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher critical thinking skills through appropriate writing assignments, classroom presentations, and experiential learning
• Effectively communicate subject matter content through several modes of delivery

Evaluation of Student Learning:

• Establish and adhere to student learning outcomes as established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) through its Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) and Guidelines for Instructional Programs in Workforce Education (GIPWE) manuals
• Develop and use evaluation methods that measure student progress toward outcomes fairly and consistently, and in accordance with the assessment requirements of the division
• Evaluate and expeditiously return student work to promote maximum student learning and engagement
• Maintain accurate, complete, and comprehensive records of student progress
• Post all academic contacts with students in the College's Blackboard system
• Participate and contribute to Institutional Effectiveness by assessing course outcomes, Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), and reporting results with plans for re-design if necessary for improvement of student learning
• Post periodic grades and final grade rosters in Blackboard, Campus Connect and/or the College's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software system with supporting documents according to established deadlines
• Educate students on how to access and complete End-of-Course Evaluation forms, including open/close dates, as well as the website and login information

Support of College Policies and Procedures:

• Maintain familiarity with and commitment to the College's Mission, Policies, and Procedures
• Post and maintain regular office hours for a minimum of 10 office hours per week to ensure access to students and colleagues
• Ensure confidentiality in dealing with students, colleagues, and personnel matters and refer when appropriate.

Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities:

• Respond in an effective and timely manner to information requests from the College and division administrators and/or coordinators
• Foster and maintain effective collegial and working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors
• Assist the dean and/or coordinator in developing, reviewing, revising, and/or implementing curriculum
• Work with the dean and/or coordinator regarding program reviews for the faculty teaching area of responsibility, and submit well-developed and effective program reviews by or before the due date.

Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs:

• Maintain familiarity and commitment to the College goals, mission, and strategic plans
• Contribute to the planning and development processes through appropriate channels
• Display professional responsibility in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College, division, and program

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Faculty teaching in the patient care technician program must hold an LVN or RN license and possess demonstrated competencies in the discipline/field which include 3 years of work experience in nursing, licensure to practice nursing in the State of Texas, and any certification, honors and awards, continuing education, continuous documented excellence in teaching and other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and positive student outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that faculty teaching in the patient care technician program have an Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and possess demonstrated competencies in the discipline/field which include 3 years of work experience in nursing, licensure to practice nursing in the State of Texas, and any certification, honors and awards, continuing education, continuous documented excellence in teaching and other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and positive student outcomes. Teaching experience preferred.

All positions require background checks and some positions may require additional background checks depending on the level of sensitivity.

Supplemental Information

Other Duties:

Participate and comply with Office 365, Colleague, Blackboard, Video Conferencing, and related technology training requirements.

Travel Requirements:

Faculty will be required to travel to CBC campus/sites and clinical sites based upon the College's needs.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands are commensurate with those required of faculty in the classroom, in labs, and other settings: Light lifting, sitting for long periods, and/or standing as required to effectively teach students in a classroom or lab setting. Reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of a faculty member for the related discipline may be requested through the Office of Human Resources.

Environment:

The faculty environment extends beyond the classroom to learning labs, skills labs, computer labs, clinical sites, library, and any learning environment at the campus or site conducive to learning.

Our college provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.