Full-Time English Instructor

Full-Time English Instructor Instructors may be assigned classes at any of the four River Parishes Community College campuses (Gonzales, Reserve, Plaquemine, and St. Charles), as determined by student need and institutional demand. Teaching needs may include face-to-face/online and/or evening classes. Full-time faculty are expected to actively serve on campus committees, participate in campus activities, and participate in student advising and recruitment.

Develop, distribute, and explain to all students within the first week of class, the course outline, the expectations of the course, the standards upon which students will be evaluated, the grading system, the attendance policy, safety policies, classroom management policies, and other information as deemed appropriate for students and the course. Ensure that adequate time is devoted to class preparation such that class time is maximized to the benefit of the students and that content is up-to-date and presented in a professional manner. Utilize a variety of teaching and assessment methods/instruments, which provide for the differences in learning styles of students, while covering the approved curriculum guide. Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and evaluation instruments in a college-approved grade book format and file records in a timely fashion. (Evaluation instruments are to be maintained for at least three years.)II. Service to Students, Department, Division or College, Community Contribute to the assessment of program student learning outcomes and the implementation of strategies to improve teaching and learning based on analysis of assessment results. Participate in the review, development, and revision of discipline-specific curriculum, as needed. Serve as a resource for students in the pursuit of employment or advanced educational opportunities related to the teaching discipline. Support the collection of student-specific information related to job placement and/or academic achievement and matriculation, as applicable based on teaching discipline. Support the dissemination of information to prospective students and the community related to RPCC programs of study aligned with teaching discipline. Support student success through academic advising, mentoring, tutoring, and other student support services, as applicable based on teaching discipline. Attend/participate in the RPCC Commencement Ceremony. Attend/participate in graduation/pinning ceremonies, as applicable/assigned. Participate in teaching discipline specific program advisory committee meetings, as applicable. Demonstrate commitment to effective communication by utilizing official tools for timely dissemination of information to students and supervisors, and by being proactive and responsive in addressing inquiries and needs from students and coworkers. III. Professional Development Participate in college in-service program(s), professional development opportunities, and college/state meetings, as applicable/assigned. In collaboration with supervisor, develop and follow-through on an individualized professional development plan each academic year. Complete all academic and occupational credential requirements as defined by LCTCS Board policies and procedures, as well as requirements defined by accrediting agencies. Complete all College, system, and state mandated training in a timely manner. IV. Leadership (As Applicable) Refer to expectations outlined in the approved contract and/or job description related to additional duties assignments including the following roles: division coordinator, department chair, faculty coordinator, lead faculty member, program director, and other established faculty leadership roles. V: OtherAdhere to all RPCC and LCTCS policies and procedures. Perform other duties assigned by college/campus administrators, as applicable. Always represent the College in a manner that promotes a professional and positive image.