Under the supervision of the Chair of Correctional Programs, this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and advancing academic excellence and student success; teaching day classes as required; adhering to the departmental course guidelines. This position is reponsible for maintaining all required college records and participating in departmental, divisional, and college-wide advising and recruitment activities and assessment; and will assume other duties as required by the supervisor. This position instructs incarcerated individuals in an introductory course in carpentry that will provide them the skills needed for entry level employment upon release.

Academic Tasks

• Teach classes as assigned.
• Demonstrate that instructional goals and learning outcomes have been clearly set and defined.
• Detail means by which instructional goals and learning outcomes have been assessed and achieved.
• Distribute and follow course guide/syllabus.
• Demonstrate that timely feedback on tests, papers and other assignments has been adequately delivered,

Adminstrative Tasks

• Participate in development of course objectives and learning outcomes and in development/selection and ordering of learning materials.
• Take active role in development and implementation of academic discipline and department goals.
• Participate in scheduled program, division, advisory committee and college meetings.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and deadlines related to position.

Learning Environment

• Encourage student participation in class discussions and activities.
• Convey enthusiasm towards students learning the subject.
• Challenge students to think critically.
• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of students, while adhering to principles of fairness.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment in the classroom and office.
• Promote and practice sensitivity towards diversity.

Student Advising

• Advise students in accordance with college guidelines.
• Assess students' prerequisites and competencies as appropriate.
• Explain/discuss options for course selection.
• Assist students in preparing schedules for registration.
• Monitor students' academic progress toward completion of academic goals.

Professional Characteristics

• Demonstrate competency and currency within the discipline.
• Treat students in a fair and consistent manner.
• Communicate actively and positively with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
• Cooperate and work collaborately as part of a team.
• Participate in professional development such as workshops, conferences and training.
• Demonstrate curiousity for and receptivity to new ideas and change.
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning.

Campus Leadership

• Participate in non-professional committees.
• Continually display a positive, professional and productive demeanor in all interactions with employees, students and visitors to be consistent with the PCC culture of excellence.

Other duties

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.