This position will include instruction of college transfer level health, physical education (as needed), and academic success courses and will work closely with the college’s high school partners. Instruction will be delivered both in person and online.

To provide high quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their
educational goals and career aspirations.

Responsibilities

Full-time faculty are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing high quality
learning experiences for all Isothermal Community College students. Faculty report to a dean 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 relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning to learner.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
The five categories listed below constitute the college’s expectations of the faculty member. These
responsibilities will be assessed utilizing student evaluations, classroom observations by the supervisor or
his/her designee, and the supervisor’s formative and summative evaluations.
All activities of the faculty member shall reflect the mission, vision, values and learning focus of the
College.
Category I: Facilitating Student Learning
A. Instruction
1. The faculty member will be responsible for the development and presentation of relevant
course content for all courses he/she is assigned.
2. The faculty member will make available and review up-to-date course syllabus.
3. The faculty member will utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional
strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course. Such activities
can include, but are not limited to:
a. Cooperative learning
b. Experiential learning
c. Writing for learning
d. Critical thinking
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B. Instructional Support
1. In situations where there is not a standard course syllabus, the faculty member will prepare for
each course assigned a course syllabus utilizing the standard course syllabus template that
outlines clear and reasonable learning outcomes and expectations and which reflects the college
general education competencies.
2. The faculty member will use the course description set forth in the common course library
when developing or assessing learning objectives.
3. The faculty member will, when developing or assessing course objectives, appropriately
integrate:
a. Activities to enable students to achieve program competencies and student learning
outcomes
b. Advisory committee recommendations
c. Workplace and career needs
.
4. The faculty member will arrange for the acquisition and preparation of all materials and
equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives. (All purchases may be
limited due to budget availability and by purchasing guidelines. Program and facility needs
should be submitted through the departmental budget request process each budget year.) The
faculty member is responsible for notifying the library staff of materials that may be needed by
students.
5. The faculty member will be responsible for the completion and submission of textbook orders
in a timely manner.
6. The faculty member will be available for assisting students in achieving their learning goals,
including maintaining office hours in accordance with the faculty workload policy. (Policy
305-01-00BP)
7. The faculty member will be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data
including but not limited to:
 census documentation
 enrollment verification
 attendance records
 final grade reports with supporting documentation
Category II: Service to Isothermal Community College
1. The faculty member will demonstrate a commitment to the Mission and Values of the College.
(Policy 101-01-00BP and Community of Learners Brochure)
2. The faculty member will actively participate in college committees and/or college-wide activities
as elected or assigned.
3. The faculty member will be supportive of students’ learning goals by:
a. Focusing on student learning outcomes
b. Taking into account the needs and abilities of the students
Revised: Spring 2013; September 2014
c. Becoming familiar with the college’s academic and learning support services
d. Making reasonable provisions to accommodate documented individual learning needs
e. Enforcing the academic integrity policy of the college
4. The faculty member will provide academic advising and assist in the registration process.
5. The faculty member will participate in graduation exercises wearing appropriate academic regalia.
6. The faculty member will participate in institutional assessment through department, program,
general education and course assessment as defined in the College Assessment Manual.
7. The faculty member will be required to perform other assignments, consistent with his/her
professional abilities, as assigned by an appropriate dean, director or administrator in carrying out
the mission of the college. These duties include, but are not limited to:
a. Working with the community in meeting the learning needs of our service area when
requested
b. Assisting adjunct or new instructors when requested
Category III: Professional Development
1. The faculty member will remain abreast of ongoing developments and practices in his/her
professional content area(s).
2. The faculty member will develop and update a Performance Enrichment Plan (PEP) to enhance
content knowledge and teaching skills.
3. The faculty member will seek opportunities to enhance skills in the utilization of active learning
methods and instructional strategies. (Travel and training may be limited by budget constraints.)
4.. The faculty member will be expected to complete an approved active learning course within the
first year of his/her employment unless otherwise approved by an appropriate Dean/Director and
Vice President.
5. The faculty member will participate in activities on convocation and scheduled professional
development days.
6. The faculty member will remain current on college technology such as Patriot Port, email and
program specific software. (Travel and training may be limited by budget constraints.)
7. The faculty member will be aware of the Family Education and Privacy Act (FERPA)
privacy requirements when disseminating student information. (Policy 601-02-07AP)
Category IV: Interpersonal Skills
1. The faculty member will consistently interact with students, peers, and administrative and
support staff in a timely, fair and professional manner. This may be evidenced by but not
limited to:
 Receptiveness to input from others
 Positive feedback to others
 Constructive work relationships
 Solicitation of ideas
 Responsiveness to the ideas and concerns expressed by others
2. The faculty member will express needs, problems, and ideas through professionally appropriate
communication.
Revised: Spring 2013; September 2014
Category V: Professional Behavior
1. The faculty member will consistently demonstrate:
 Motivation and productive work habits
 Commitment to excellence as expressed in the College mission, vision and values
 A positive, cooperative and supportive attitude toward others
 Situationally appropriate dress and grooming
 Punctuality
 Reliability when performing assigned tasks