This individual is responsible for providing instruction for and coordination of Academic Related (ACA) courses. The individual will provide effective instruction consistent with established objectives, effective advisement of students, accurate record keeping and reporting, and curriculum or course review and evaluation.  This individual will lead ACA instructor professional development and maintain consistency and integrity of course documents among all ACA instructors. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain consistency of common course documents such as syllabus, assignments, and core content for all ACA courses.
• Maintain effectiveness of ACA course content by keeping documents and LMS materials updated
• Implement improvements to ACA course content delivery
• Maintain effectiveness of ACA by communicating regularly with and providing support to all ACA instructors
• Recruit and provide ongoing support and training to ACA instructors
• Schedule, in consultation with the Department Chairs, ACA courses to meet needs of departments and programs.
• Monitor ACA flag to ensure proper advisement and registration
• Develop and provide professional development as needed in relation to ACA concepts
• Instruct, at on- or off-campus locations or in the online environment consistent with the workload policy.
• Provide effective learning experiences for students using a variety of teaching methods.
• Give students at the beginning of each course a course outline which lists measurable learning objectives and expected outcomes of students and which follows the designated outline format of NCC.
• Develop and submit up-to-date course outlines to the supervisor prior to the course being taught.
• Assess, on a regular basis, the success rate of students in each class taught, the retention and graduation rate of all advisees and submit this information to department chairs in May of each year.
• Contact students who are absent from class.
• Schedule regular student contact hours and post schedule prior to the end of the add period.
• Serve as curriculum student advisor as assigned and verify readiness for graduation.
• Maintain classroom environment and report problems in a timely manner.
• Safeguard and keep accurate inventory of instructional and office equipment and report any irregularities to department chair.
• Leave classrooms suitable for the next class.
• Maintain accurate scholastic and membership records of students enrolled in classes and to submit reports according to the established schedule.
• Perform assigned duties during registration and extended registration.
• Present to supervisor recommendations for improving the instructional programs.
• Furnish input to supervisor as to supply, textbook, resource, and equipment needs for instructional purposes.
• Attend all scheduled faculty meetings unless there is a conflict with a scheduled class.
• Attend annual graduation exercises.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Work with the program advisory committee related to curriculum. 
• Serve on institutional committees and to fulfill committee assignments.
• Participate in on-going curriculum review and formal evaluation and implement necessary changes for improvement.
• Stay abreast of changes in technology and obtain recognized certification(s) as required in identified software and/or hardware systems.
• Recognize technology-based instructional methodologies
• Instruct, as needed, on-line or technology based course(s) in keeping with the workload policy.
• Maintain attendance in Self Service.
• Participate in professional development activities provided by NCC. 
• Participate in College events and activities.
• Maintain regular and consistent on-site attendance during normal hours of college operations in fulfillment of duties not inconsistent with the expectations for full-time employees and College policies and procedures.
• Initiate and answer telephone calls and video conference calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned which contribute to the efficient and effective operation of NCC.
• Serve on various committees as assigned.
• Participate in and support ongoing assessment, planning and evaluation to improve student learning.

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. Employees may request reasonable accommodation(s) if necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Maintain stationary position, sitting or standing, for extended periods of time.
• Operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Occasionally lift, move, transport, install, or remove items weighing up to 15 pounds. 
• The ability to communicate information so that others understand.
• The ability to observe details.  
• Occasionally move to different classrooms across campus to provide instruction, advising, and instructional support. 
• Drive to remote instructional sites or other locations in performance of the duties listed in this job description.