Job Details

College: DCC

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: Science and Mathematics

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Duties and Responsibilities:

50% -Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote

the Mission of the College.

* Each faculty member will be evaluated annually by students, supervisors, and possibly by

peers.

* Participate in professional development activities that enhance the faculty member's

effectiveness.

* Attend and provide meaningful instruction for all class sessions during the semester. -Be

punctual in class attendance and provide instruction for the complete class period.

* Make appropriate arrangements for necessary absences according to College policies.

* Make adequate preparation for the instructional process to ensure that course content is

presented in a professional manner, with adequate opportunity for students to engage in

dialogue about the material, and such that the learning process is facilitated for students with

varying learning styles.

* Create a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect.

* Collaborate with departmental (college-wide) colleagues in the selection of library resources,

software, and textbooks and in the development of master course syllabi.

* Develop and distribute within the first week of the semester course syllabi that are in

accordance with approved master syllabi and which describe in detail the requirements of the

course, attendance policy, assessment strategies, grading system, appropriate safety

procedures, classroom management policies, and other information as appropriate. -Develop

and administer final examinations to students during the scheduled exam periods and in

accordance with College policies.

* Use a variety of assessment strategies throughout the semester to maximize student success,

including assessment of program outcomes.

* Participate in assessment of non-traditional learning for credit. Maintain accurate attendance,

progress, and evaluation records in an acceptable gradebook format and file these gradebooks

(or a copy) with the division office at the end of each semester.

* Monitor the enrollment of students in classes by directing students who are not officially

enrolled to their division office or the Registrar's Office to correct enrollment problems and by

restricting attendance to officially enrolled students.

* Adhere to all timelines established by the College, particularly with respect to the submission of

grade rosters, reporting non-attendance of students, withdrawing students from classes for

excessive absences, and by responding to records inquiries and other communications about

students in a timely manner. -Instruct students in the safe and proper use of equipment and

supplies and in procedures for proper housekeeping and storage of materials.

50% -Maximize the use of advanced technology, including the use of computers and related

strategies, in the classroom as appropriate. Provide classroom instruction in accordance with

the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, College and federal harassment policies, and other

legal requirements -Obey and enforce College policies that prohibit the use of foodstuffs in the

classroom, smoking within College buildings, drugs on campus, and the destruction and

misuse of all College property

* Serve as academic advisor and participate in recruitment and retention activities for students in

programs within the division.

* Participate in training sessions that familiarize the faculty member with the Student Information

System.

* Perform registration assignments as scheduled by supervisor.

* Participate in committee activities within the division and at the campus and College levels

* Assist students with information about job opportunities in the discipline or program, with

certification or licensure information, and with information about articulated programs and

coursework at secondary and postsecondary institutions. Serve as a resource to students in

the pursuit of employment or advanced educational opportunities by completing

recommendations or helping with contacts.

* Attend Faculty Convocation and a minimum of one Graduation Ceremony per academic year.

Attend meetings.

* Be receptive to requests from colleagues, students, and administrators to serve in a voluntary

capacity in such situations as: coverage of a colleague's class on an emergency basis,

coverage of the divisional office on an as needed basis, speaking engagements, recruitment

activities, serving as advisor to a student organization, assisting in or supporting student

activities, assisting at local conferences, or participating in fund-raising activities.

* Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors and utilize appropriate

channels of communication with all members of the College community. -Adhere to the

requirements set forth in the, "Workload Requirements for Full-Time Faculty", "Job Descriptions

for Instructional Faculty", "Faculty Responsibilities Beyond the Classroom", "Responsibilities of

Faculty Regarding Classroom Expectations, Instructional Minutes, and Evaluation of Instruction

and/or Other Responsibilities", and "Responsibilities of Faculty Regarding Evaluation of

Students" policies and procedures of Delgado Community College.

* Represent the College in appearance and behavior.

Required Education: Masters of Arts or Masters of Science in Mathematics or a Mathematics related field including 24 undergraduate math hours and 18 hours of graduate work in Mathematics.

Required Experience: Some community college teaching experience is preferred. Experience with virtual office software such as Zoom, MS Teams.

Required Licenses or Certifications: N/A

Preferred Education: Masters of Arts or Masters of Science in Mathematics with 18 hours of graduate work in Mathematics.

Preferred Experience: Thesis based Masters Degree, teaching experience at the collegiate level. Some community college teaching experience is preferred. Experience in virtual and online teaching using virtual office software (i.e. Zoom or Teams) and learning management systems (i.e. Canvas, Moodle, or Blackboard) is preferred. Thesis based Masters Degree, teaching experience at the collegiate level. Candidates should demonstrate breadth and depth of numeracy.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

Delgado Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.