General Description:  An Instructor, under the authority and direction of the Vice President for Instruction/Chief Academic Officer and in cooperation with the Program Coordinator, is responsible for providing effective instruction in the assigned curriculum area.

Duties and responsibilities of an instructor:

• Teaches students effectively to meet student learning outcomes.
• Holds class sessions as scheduled to meet student learning outcomes.
• Maintains office hours for student access as required by college policy.
• Makes course syllabi and Instructor Course Requirements available to students no later than the first class session or the first date of the course session for Distance Learning courses.  Rubrics used to evaluate specific assignments should also be made available to students.  
• Provides clearly organized and understandable instruction.
• Provides adequate and timely feedback and evaluation of assignments.
• Maintains a positive attitude in interactions with students and shows a genuine concern for student learning.
• Fulfills obligations in student recruiting, advising, orientation, and registration.
• Assists in the continual evaluation and enhancement of curricula through the planning process and program/departmental meetings.
• Provides the VP for Instruction or his/her designee with updated Instructor Course Requirements that reflect expected student learning outcomes.
• Submits accurate and complete records and reports in a timely manner in order to provide assessment data for institutional improvement.
• Attends and participates in faculty, advisory, and assigned committee meetings designated to improve curriculum programs.
• Participates in professional development, including back-to-industry, conference, and workshop activities that lead to professional and institutional advancement.
• Accepts other duties as assigned.