The Purpose  

To sustain teaching performance at appropriate college levels for all assigned student populations (including qualified high school students) to include course loads, instructional technology, instructional materials, and innovative communication delivery in the Education, Teacher Preparation and Teacher Licensure related disciplines. Performing record-keeping functions in the areas of attendance, student learning outcomes, student performance assessment, data collection and reporting for NCCCS and SBE in an accurate and timely manner. Student advisement in the areas of academic planning and learning support.

What You'll be Doing 

Maintain accreditation and credentials to teach in specific subject areas: Elementary or Secondary Education or related fields. Maintain mastery and currency in the fields of Elementary or Secondary Education disciplines, participating in ongoing collaboration with other professionals to ensure continuity between course instruction and school practices. Market, recruit, and retain students in Teacher Preparation and Teacher Licensure programs. Coordinate field experiences, and practicum sites and supervise practicum students as assigned. Implement all aspects required for the Residency Licensure Certificate Program in compliance with the approved NCCCS Cultivating Carolina Classrooms program framework Coordinate coaching support for Teacher Preparation and Teacher Licensure students Ensure compliance with policies of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies. Participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular committee and campus support functions, which may include: faculty club advisor, scholarships, grants, campus marketing, accreditation, inter-institutional, and system cooperative programs. Program planning, annual program reporting data, and support of Institutional Effectiveness and Program Assessments Plans. Support the program by developing and maintaining an advisory board. Manage budget and curriculum schedule for the program. May serve as a representative of the College on Educational professional organizational committees as appropriate. Availability for occasional night and weekend assignments. Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education  

Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution with a concentration in Elementary or Secondary Education. (Instructor must demonstrate 18 hours of course work in Education or related areas at the Masters's level and hold a current NC teaching license or be eligible to do so.)

Experience  

All persons must provide verifiable and relevant professional experience in a work-place setting or demonstrated instructional/teaching environment.

Skills and the Know-How 

Current knowledge of Education, Teacher Licensure and related fields.  Possess strong personal and professional integrity, good interpersonal skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, and a commitment to safety. Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite or similar products, database systems, College email and website, and other computer applications associated with the position.  

Physical Demands  

The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to, lifting, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines. Must have a commitment to safety.

Blue Ridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution