College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: Nursing & Allied Health

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintain required programmatic approval and program accreditations.

• Develop and implement courses, long-range plans, goals, and policies.

• Schedule course offerings and coordinate teaching assignments.

• Coordinate program budget requests and coordinate execution of approved budget.

• Manage program facilities and equipment, including maintenance and control of inventory.

• Develop and update a mechanism for collecting data that aid in the assessment of program outcomes.

• Provide classroom instruction in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, college policies, and/or other legal requirements.

• Host program advisory committee meetings as required during the academic year and maintain accurate minutes of the proceedings.

• Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission and values of the College.

• Maintain current knowledge of program rules and regulations and communicate changes to faculty and staff.

• Teach assign courses. Act as facilitator of learning and a manager of information for the students. Participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. Facilitate critical thinking in preparation for and throughout clinical experiences. Flexibility with teaching schedule in relation to revisions/changes/unusual circumstances within the program curriculum.

• Be adaptable to schedule/load adjustments based upon enrollment and accountable for a forty-hour workweek, including instructional responsibilities, planning, meetings, etc.

• Participate in committee work either as working members or as chairs. From time to time, faculty members will be asked to participate on administrative committees, such as search committees, ad hoc committees, etc.

• Provide students with formative and summative reports of their academic progress and the opportunity for private consultation, conferences, and academic advising.

• Work in conjunction with the Associate Dean on curriculum development and/or revision. Clinical education is to be formally designed and coordinated with the didactic curriculum. Cooperate with the program director in program reviews, program policies and new program options.

• Coordinate the development and refinement of course materials including course syllabi and lab modules that reflect current practice.

• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, admission, advising, readmission, transfer, progression, retention efforts, and withdrawal of students within the program. Communicate with the Supervisors regularly with concerns and general information concerning progress of the program curriculum and students.

• Supervise the organization and revising of lecture instruction, lab sessions, and clinical experiences.

• Maintain program equipment and supplies. Participate in adding new technology and implementing related technology in lecture and lab.

• Cooperate with others in meeting the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and abilities in the classroom, clinical, and college environment.

• Coordinate the review and selection of new textbooks, laboratory equipment, supplies and other instructional materials used in the teaching-learning process.

•  Maintain current professional credentials, state license, continuing professional development requirements, and expertise in radiologic therapy.  Maintain ongoing professional development in teaching and in the teaching-learning process.

• Maintain student files and program records according to accreditation, and college requirements.

• Develop and conduct professional growth activities and programs for full time, adjunct and clinical faculty as well as assisting with community programs.

• Supervise the recruiting, orienting, and mentoring of adjunct and full-time faculty.

• Coordinate/Participate in recruiting, orienting, and mentoring of students.

• Represent the college in manner, appearance, and behavior that promote a positive image of the college within the community.

• Perform other related duties as necessary and/or assigned.

Department specific duties:

• Provide leadership and vision in a positive manner
• Coordinate all aspects of programs, following any programmatic and/or regional accrediting standards and college/system policies. Review programs and assess learning outcomes. Assure compliance with any accrediting or licensing bodies.
• Observe instructional methods, provide immediate feedback and conduct performance evaluations and planning in all instructional settings.
• Supervise students in the clinical area and assist students to develop critical thinking skills; may involve out of town travel for which mileage will be reimbursed per Louisiana Travel Policy guidelines. Occasional in town travel is not subject to mileage reimbursement.
• Conduct annual reports required for accreditation boards.
• Assist with faculty compliance with the institution and division’s general and academic policies and procedures
• Assist with maintaining the course catalog and handbooks for said program
• Assist the Associate Dean of Allied Health with teaching assignments, recruiting and the selection process of full-time and part-time faculty, orientation, and guidance of new faculty to ensure success.
• Participate in the resolution of student grievances, student problems or complaints.
• Ensure the maintenance of appropriate student learning outcomes and course syllabi
• Assist with accreditation processes including board reports
• Complete graduation, certification/licensing, and board paperwork.
• Plan the program closing ceremony
• Responsibilities may include additional time for prep and closeout of the Fall and Spring semesters to ensure the duties above are completed.

Required Education: Master’s degree

Required Experience: Proficient in curriculum design, evaluation, instruction, program administration, and academic advising; Documents of three years’ clinical experience in the professional discipline; Documents of two years’ experience as an instructor in a JRCERT accredited program.

Required Licenses or Certifications: Holds current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration, or equivalent, in radiography

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Fletcher Technical Community College 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. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.