College: SLCC
Department: Academic & Student Affairs
Sub department: Nursing, Allied Health & Safety
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month
Salary: $38,086.54 - $48,146.03
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching & Direct Instructional Activities 70% of Activity
o Preparation of Course Materials
Provides academic instruction.
Makes use of appropriate textbook/instructional materials. Following departmental/divisional structure.
Responsible for developing a course syllabus aligned to the master syllabus for the course & in accordance with all required policies, procedures & assessments.
Responsible for publishing the course syllabus & the course in the LMS by the first day of the course – within 24-36 hours in advance of the semester for online.
Responsible for developing a course outline that covers the required content of the course & makes use of required instructional time.
Faculty member develops materials utilizing current pedagogical practices & current materials to support the learning of the course content.
Send a welcome letter to students prior to the start of class.
Holds office hours in accordance with policy IS-109.
Adhere to all LMS requirements listed in IS -112.
Adhere to College Requirement Guidelines.
o Course Presentation
Creates a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect.
Responsible for accurately maintaining the required class management system in a timely fashion (ex. Canvas).
Responsible for providing the necessary resources for students to perform on assignments.
Responsible for starting & ending class on time & making use of appropriate class time.
Satisfactory score on Classroom Observation items 1, 2, 3,4, 5,7, and 9.
o Student Performance Evaluation
Satisfactory ratings for Student Rating for Instruction.
Provides fair & timely grading of student coursework.
Faculty member administers required assessments (SRI, Program, SLO, Pretest/Posttest, QEP) in all courses.
Faculty member returns/acknowledges course emails from students within 48-72 hours.
Faculty member provides alternative assignment(s) when course time is missed or lost.
Faculty member displays a professional demeanor & uses a professional tone & language when speaking with students whether in person or electronically.
Faculty member encourages student participation through a variety of instructional methods.
Faculty member provides adequate & constructive feedback on assessments.
Faculty member computes grades accurately & fairly following syllabus assessment plan. In the rare instances where an adjustment is needed, the faculty member notifies students of changes with ample notice and reasoning.
Faculty member properly utilizes & applies assessment methods in accordance with master syllabus, department/program outcomes, & course syllabus.
Satisfactory score on Classroom Observation items 6, 8, and 10.
Note: Office Hours are included & evaluated under the Teaching & Direct Instruction, though they are listed on the LCTCS form in the area of Service to the College.
Leadership to Students, Department, Division or College 25% of Activity
o Institutional Service
Faculty member maintains required number of office hours per week, following policy IS-109 for format of office hours, & meets with students in a timely fashion. Office hours must be posted in the LMS & set-up for appointment in Starfish.
Faculty member, within reason, provides accommodations to meet with students outside of office hours, if needed.
Faculty member serves & participates on college assigned committees & discipline search committees as needed.
Faculty member follows policies & procedures of the college/unit/division/department & if applicable accreditation body including but not limited to: submission of time card, performance reporting, show/no show, academic integrity, registration, graduation, and attendance.
Faculty member follows the college dress code.
Faculty member complete required trainings, college-wide events, graduation, unit, division & department meetings, when applicable.
Faculty member provides notice, in a timely manner, to appropriate college member when committees, courses, trainings, meeting will be missed.
Faculty member attends at least one faculty senate meeting.
Faculty member attends and participates in advisory/program/accreditation meetings, if applicable.
Faculty member works collaboratively with others.
o Community Service
Represent the college in manner, appearance, & behavior that promotes a positive image in college related outreach activities.
Represents the college in 2 or more outreach activities or offers long term uncompensated academic expertise in local, state, national community not part of their program coordinator or lead faculty role or associated with a grant received. Or Service on a Local, State or National Board in their discipline.
o Student Services
Faculty member assists students with advising via in-person and online appointments & is easily accessible for the student. Advising hours must be listed in Starfish.
Faculty member maintains a minimum of 2 designated advising hours per week.
Faculty member posts advising messages within 48 hours of receipt of message.
Faculty member attends required advising trainings.
Faculty member responds to advising requests within 72 hours of contact by student.
Faculty member provides flexible option for meeting with students for advising.
Faculty member uses Starfish for appointments and correspondence for advising when at all possible.
Faculty member participates in a student focused activity or workshop once a year.
Research and Professional Development Activities 5% of Activity
o Developing/Maintaining Professional Relationships
Faculty member attends one hour or more seminar, webinar, lecture series, workshop beyond mandatory college seminars/workshops/trainings.
Faculty member are encouraged to belong to one professional organization.
Faculty member makes & records monthly industry visits, if applicable.
Faculty member attends & participates semi-annual program advisory meetings, if applicable.
o Continuing Education
Pursue or acquire advanced degrees, certifications, etc.
Maintain continuing education associated with licensing and/or regulatory grant proposals
Participate in a Leadership Academy
o Publishing/Writing Activities
Review of Textbook or Article, Creative work or performance, submission of a grant, judge/jury local or regional competition related to teaching discipline.
Exhibition or Performance of a body of work, featured or keynote speaker, implementing and maintaining a grant, judge/jury state or national competition related to teaching discipline.
o Research Activities
Faculty may:
Complete Research & compose successful grant proposal as primary investigator,
Research for a state or national committee or group that shows clear teaching or program benefit.
Ongoing research agenda for publication showing significant data gathering or analysis as well as progress each year.
Other Duties as Assigned
o A faculty members domicile is subject to change based upon enrollment needs. Additionally, faculty may be required to teach on multiple campuses during a semester. Course times & formats are based on college need & may include evenings, online, virtual, face to face, laboratory, clinical, & hybrid & dual enrolled.
o Observed & Evaluated by respective Chair, Program Administrator, Dean, Associate, Assistant Dean.
o Please note this description does contain required responsibilities as well as optional activities that may enhance your portfolio. Your duties are subject to change depending on college, student, or department needs.
o Program Coordinators, Department Chairs & other faculty receiving reassigned time or stipends for additional duties will have a different percentage distribution for job duties & additional duties under institutional service. Faculty will receive an appointment letter including a copy of the percentage/release & job duties each year.
Required Education: The minimum qualification for teaching in an Academic area is a Master’s degree in the discipline or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline being taught or an equivalent to this requirement determined by the College.
Technical faculty teaching in nontransferable programs are minimally required to have an Associate's Degree, or an equivalent to this requirement determined by the College and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. Technical faculty not having these minimum requirements are able to teach in their technical area following SOLACC’s policy by establishing a professional development plan and demonstrating steady progress toward attaining an Associate’s Degree. Those not establishing a development plan and/or not progressing toward attaining an Associate’s Degree will not be considered for continued employment. Steady Progress is defined as successful completion of at least one college course per semester, including the summer, or nine credits per academic year with completion in three years.
It is additionally desirable, that both Academic and Technical Faculty provide evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds of community college students.
Required Licenses or Certifications: Driver's license and criminal background clearance.
Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SLCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SLCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SLCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
