Summary

Full-time faculty are professionals with the responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for Johnston Community College students. Full-time faculty report to a department chair and/or director and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college.  The categories listed below constitute the expectations for the full-time faculty member. This position requires on campus instruction. **This is a 9.5 month position.**

Knowledge & Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each specific responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to demonstrate competence in areas expected to teach.
• Ability to plan, organize and instruct quality educational programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with adult learners and to maintain good relationships with staff and students.

Specific Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Attend and teach assigned classes.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Ability to exercise individual initiative, independent actions and sound judgment.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism as a representative of the college.
• Create an effective learning environment.
• Maintain accurate attendance and scholastic records of students.
• Use teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles.
• Use course text materials, outlines, syllabi and other course materials in accordance with college and departmental guidelines.
• Assist with maintaining a classroom environment emphasizing safety, good housekeeping, and equipment safety.
• Serve as a quality academic advisor to students.
• Participate in communications with the college and department and meet deadlines as required.
• Submit required reports.
• Participate in the college's assessment process.
• Serve, as needed, on college committees and/or special projects
• Fulfill all contract provisions.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Additional Information:

Language Skills:  Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.

Mathematical Skills:               

• Ability to perform basic math computations including adding, subtracting, multiplying and averaging all units of measure.
• Ability to compute fractions, percentages, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to use effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.

Computer Skills:                    

To perform this job successfully an individual should be proficient in a Windows environment and have knowledge of email systems, PowerPoint, online management system(s), and online lab environments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.