Part-Time Faculty-Written Communications-CCA (538-139)

PART-TIME FACULTY-Written Communications-CCA

GENERAL PURPOSE:


Provide fully prepared current instruction that meets desired learning outcomes; academic advising and career related counseling to students; actively engage in retention activities; identify and assist at-risk students, and provide support for program and institutional initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach courses as assigned by Program Director up to the maximum number of contact hours allowed by current accreditation.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress.  To identify “At Risk” students and relay this to the appropriate individuals in the Education Department
• Assist students with registration and academic advice as requested by the Program Director
• Provide assistance for the planning, development and maintenance of program curriculum.
• Work with the Program Director to resolve student concerns.
• Mentor select groups of new faculty and maintain continuity of curriculum.
• Assist in the classroom review of adjunct faculty.
• Provide annual documentation of continuing professional growth, including completion of 30 hours of continuing education per calendar year.
• Attend regularly scheduled program meetings, faculty in-service workshops and college-wide faculty meetings.
• Manage special projects as formally assigned by the Program Chair (including, but not limited to, the organization and posting of student work for display; assistance with orientation programs and open houses; assistance with accreditation preparation.)
• Adhere to and publicly support school policies and procedures, included but not limited to the faculty handbook, and catalog.
• Attend graduation ceremonies.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

• Documented expertise in academic subject area
• Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills, as demonstrated by data sheet, diplomas, degrees, transcripts, certifications, CVs/Resumes, and in personal interview. 

EXPERIENCE

• 2 – 4 years of work experience 

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in English or Communications