The instructor is supervised by the Program Coordinator (or in the case of technical programs, Program Director), the Division Director and the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, and has the primary responsibility in academic matters for the content, quality, and effectiveness of the curriculum and further has opportunity to participate in institutional governance and influence institutional policy and practice through the role of instructor and regular committee assignments. Remain current in the teaching discipline through professional development activities; maintain familiarity with recent publications and journals in the teaching discipline; and, participate in local, state, or national professional societies and meetings where appropriate.