Automotive Technology, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Educational Accreditation, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Record Keeping, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, University/School Policies
LOCATION
McAllen, Texas
POSTED
Today
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Dear Applicant,
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Transcripts Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Foreign transcripts Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members
Job Description
SUMMARY
South Texas College is a comprehensive institution, which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Lecturers are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College.
Note: Lecturer are employed on as needed basis for a semester or one (1) year with no expectation of continued employment or property rights beyond the assignment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Mastery of Subject Matter:
Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline
Possesses appropriate educational/professional credentials to teach in field or discipline
Attempts to connect subject matter with related fields
Maintains currency in subject matter through professional development
2. Teaching Performance:
Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learning
Effectively employs teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagement
Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet students' needs
Effectively employs available instructional technology when appropriate
Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
Effectively communicates subject matter content to student
Contributes to the selection and development of instructional materials
3. Evaluation of Student Learning:
Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental student learning outcomes
Develops and uses evaluation methods, which fairly measures student progress toward outcomes
Evaluates and expeditiously returns student work to promote maximum learning
Maintains accurate records of student progress
Submits final grade rosters and supporting documents according to established deadlines
4. Support of College Policies and Procedures:
Maintains familiarity with and adheres to College Policies and Procedures
Fulfills requirements of Faculty as set forth in the letter of employment
Maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues
Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program, division and College procedures
Prepares and submits Financial Aid Attendance Rosters, Census Rosters, Progress Reports and Learning Outcome Data, by the respective deadlines each semester
Assures confidentiality
5. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities:
Serves on College, divisional, and program committees, teams and task forces as assigned.
Attends meetings and events as required by College administration.
Participates in professional activities which contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from College and division administrators and program chairs