College: DCC

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: Academic Affairs

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Maintain performance standards and pursue goals/objectives that promote the College’s Mission and Strategic Goals.
2. Participate in the College’s Faculty Evaluation and Improvement of Instruction Process.
3. Participate in professional development activities and complete all mandatory training on or before specified deadlines.
4. Begin classes at designated times, provide instruction for the duration of class meetings, and fulfill all weekly contact hours. Adhere to the College’s Faculty Leave and Attendance requirements for necessary absences.
5. Prepare and professionally present academically rigorous instruction that promotes student engagement and inclusion.
6. Create an equitable, supportive learning environment that promotes respect and embraces diversity and inclusion.
7. Collaborate with colleagues in syllabi development and course material selection.
8. Provide students on the first day of class with a course syllabus that aligns with the approved master syllabus and details course requirements and policies.
9. Adhere to the College’s final exam schedule.
10. Use a variety of assessment strategies that measure student learning and support discipline and program outcomes.
11. Participate in the assessment of non-traditional learning for credit, if applicable.
12. Keep accurate, up-to-date records (including attendance, grade books, and evaluations) in an acceptable format and submit them along with a completed End-of-Semester Checklist to the appropriate division office on or before the date published in the Academic Calendar or as per division requirement.
13. Allow only enrolled students to attend class meetings and direct any who do not appear on official rosters to the appropriate division office or the Registrar.
14. Submit Census Day requests per the College’s required per the College’s Attendance Procedures, midterm grades, and final grades on or before deadlines.
15. Respond promptly to official inquiries related to records or communication(s) with, from, or about students.
16. Use technology in the classroom to enhance instruction, as appropriate.
17. Provide instruction in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, comply with FERPA, Title IX, and other applicable laws, and follow related College policies and procedures.
18. Instruct students in the proper use and storage of equipment and supplies, as applicable.
19. Participate in training sessions related to the College’s Student Information System and Learning Management System.
20. Advise, perform, and participate in registration, recruitment, and retention activities.
21. Serve on department, division, and campus/College-wide committees by rank.
22. Provide students with information about job opportunities in the discipline or program, certification or licensure, and articulated programs at other institutions, as appropriate.
23. Serve as a resource for students pursuing employment or educational opportunities by providing recommendations or contacts, as appropriate.
24. Attend Faculty Convocation and at least one Commencement exercise per academic year.
25. Attend department, division, committee, and college meetings as appropriate.
26. Be receptive to requests such as but not limited to serving as a speaker or presenter, assisting at a local conference, advising a student organization, and/or participating in other similar College-related activities.
27. Communicate effectively with students, staff, colleagues, stakeholders, and/or the community.
28. Adhere to the College’s Workload Requirements for Full-Time Faculty policy.
29. Represent the College professionally.

Required Education: Associate's Degree in Computer Aided Design & Drafting, or Bachelor in a related engineering, architecture or civil field. GIS and GPS knowledge is a plus.

Required Experience: Applicant should have a min. of 3 years of teaching experience.

Preferred Education: Master's degree in the field of Computer Aided Design & Drafting or Master's degree in related field with Associate's Degree in Computer Aided Design & Drafting considered. GPS and GIS knowledge will also be a plus.

Preferred Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years college teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting. Must have knowledge of operation and control of the types of computer systems used by the department, or similar systems; Discipline competence: pedagogical competence which engages the student and focuses on student learning; ability to operate specialized laboratory equipment: ability to use current technology to enhance teaching effectiveness. Concern with academic progress of students.
Cooperativeness and professionalism in dealings with College administrators, Colleagues, and students.

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