Instructor, Inspection Technology (Part Time) - Adjunct

SUMMARY
Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development and institutional and community service.

The incumbent may teach a maximum load of contact hours each semester in area(s) of competency and participate as a part-time instructor in the activities of the department, division, and college (See Faculty Workload Guidelines).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.
1.    Teaching:

a)    Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline. 
b)    Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
c)    Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair.
d)    Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives, and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
e)    Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner.
f)    Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines. (See Faculty Workload Guidelines)
g)    Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.
h)    Teach courses at a variety of times, locations and modalities in response to institutional programmatic needs.
i)     Develop and maintain an LMS (Learning Management System) shell for each assigned course.
j)    Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories.
k)    Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.

2.    Academic Advising:

a)    Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
b)    Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues during class time and office hours. 
c)    Make presentations on a particular academic field or program - its subject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers, special clubs and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc.
d)    Faculty members (may) provide information and assistance to individuals who maintain a web site related to assigned program. 
e)    Work with Chair/Program Director to take on appropriate academic advising activities as needed by the College and Department. (For examples, please refer to the HCC Faculty Workload Guidelines).

3.    Professional Development:

a)    Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair.
b)    Keep pace with developments in the discipline.
c)    Learn technologies that support student learning. 
d)    Participate in department-required annual evaluation process.

4.    Institutional