Academic Advice, Ada Programming Language, Administrative Skills, Alliance/Partner Management, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Budget Management, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Employee Retention, Environmental Sciences, Instructional Design, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Theory, Multimedia, Online Training, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Requirements Management, Student Housing, Student Services, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, University/School Policies
The instructor is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Northwest Shoals Community College campus as assigned. As a minimum, the related activities include instruction, academic advising, serving on various committees, participating in local, state, regional, or national professional activities and/or organizations. An instructor may be asked to perform other related duties as directed by the Division Chair, Department Head, Dean of Instruction, or the President.
At a minimum, the essential functions of the instructor are:
- to plan, organize, and instruct courses; to keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of exams and assignments;
- to demonstrate a commitment to student success;
- to provide safe and stable learning environment;
- to conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy;
- to keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading and posting of daily assignments, lab assignments, quizzes, and/or exams in the College's learning management system;
- to plan each unit or lesson, as to content, method, and organization to make each class period meaningful;
- to ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled;
- to teach all classes according to an approved syllabus; to keep students informed concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements;
- to hold final exams at the time scheduled in the College's semester schedule unless permission to deviate has been approved by the Division Chair and appropriate dean level supervisor;
- to recommend textbooks, instructional materials, and on-line theory and lab curriculum, including classroom and laboratory equipment and/or trainers, to the Division Chair or dean level supervisor;
- to accommodate differing student learning styles in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the College's established ADA program;
- to participate consistently in professional development related to his/her field and current trends for in-person, on-line, and hybrid instruction utilizing the College's Distance Education Office and Instructional Designer;
- to serve as an academic advisor to assigned students;
- to refer students to Student Services departments, as needed;
- to work closely with his/her Division Chair on the development of annual division budgets for approval by the dean level supervisor;
- request material, equipment, and supplies as needed for program;
- to assist with registration;
- to assist in the development of course offerings each term;
- to participate in program and curriculum review and development;
- to compile and dispense required reports in a timely manner;
- to actively promote program through recruitment, retention, success, and completion initiatives;
- to assist the Office of Strategic Partnerships in establishing a work-based learning program;
- to assist in the completion of the program's institutional effectiveness plan;
- to attend faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as required by the President, dean level supervisor, or Division Chair;
- to become familiar with and comply with college policies and procedures;
- to serve on and provide information to college committees as needed;
- to convey college-related information to students in a timely manner as requested by college officials;
- to maintain accurate and complete scholastic records.
- Bachelor's degree in an environmental science or related field, required.
- Minimum of three years documented full-time related industry experience, required.
- Teaching experience, preferred.
- Ability and willingness to learn new instructional technology including multimedia and distance learning formats.
A complete application packet consists of the following:
- a completed Northwest Shoals Community College online application form,
- a current resume, and
- postsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official), which must include institution's name, college degree, and degree date.
Applications may be submitted online at www.nwscc.edu.
Applications will be received on an on-going basis.
Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview. 256-331-5279
Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.