INSTRUCTOR GENERAL EDUCATION

Summary

The General Education Instructor conducts training in the named discipline to establish best practices for education. This instructor provides training to meet and maintain current standards of accreditation, applicable federal and state licensing, as well as national, state and local regulations.

Essential Functions

• Instruct students in the named discipline by conducting in-class presentations and activities
• Plan lessons and other course content for efficient use of class time
• Prepare and provide an instructional syllabus reflecting course objectives
• Follow and maintain daily lesson plans and course Study Guides; ensure their compliance with the current approved course syllabus
• Demonstrates proper Safety practices when using equipment and for lab assignments
• Maintain and completes grade and attendance records, advisory reports and other documents
• Administer evaluations and assigns homework
• Comply with established company policies and procedures
• Administer and grade exams and lab projects required for the assigned course of instruction
• Provide curriculum resources to include the library and campus activities
• Ensure student compliance with all established student policies and procedures
• Provide student remediation as needed and within normal workday
• Assist with student retention
• Compile and maintain records of attendance for time missed and provide adequate opportunities for students to make up time missed as necessary within normal workday
• Participate in self-improvement and awareness programs provided by the College
• Perform other essential duties as may be required

Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, staff, students and the public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as proportions, percentages, area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and trigonometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to operate a computer, edit and create documents using Microsoft office products to include Word, Excel and Outlook.

Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• A bachelor's degree is acceptable for faculty teaching a non-degree general education course. Must be qualified to instruct up to three of the different course sections.
• Master's degree or MS with minimum 18 credit hours in/or closely related to the discipline being taught; or equivalent in applicable curricula/specialty AND four years related field experience and/or training; or a combination of education and experience required

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.

Majority of time is spent sitting at a desk or workstation using a computer. Must be able to read and interpret documents, spreadsheets, and view computer screens for extended periods. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in person, over the phone, and in virtual meetings. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger; and talk or hear.

AAP/EEO Statement

Spartan College provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In keeping with the above conviction, Spartan College is committed to assuring that:

All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law;

Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action; and all personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

401(k) and Employer Match

Medical insurance

HSA/FSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Employee Scholarship

Sick Paid time off