Mastery of Subject Matter

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
• Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
• Connect their subject matter with related fields.
• Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.

Teaching Performance

• Teach a course load appropriate to their field or discipline.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, telecourses, interactive technology, when appropriate.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.
• Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.

Evaluation of Student Learning 

• Establish meaningful learning student learning outcomes for courses/programs.
• Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

Support of College Policies and Procedures

• Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment.
• Teach credit or non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation.
• Serve as faculty advisor within the current college advisement system.
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures

Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities

• Serves on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
• Participate in meeting and events required by the college, division, and program administrators.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators.
• Support both part-time and full-time colleagues.
• Contribute to program and division curriculum development processes.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

• Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.
• Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
• Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals on the college and its constituents.
• Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs.
• Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty and staff.