Faculty, Education

About the role

The Faculty, Education position is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of all learning activities in any given course. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in support of course outcomes.
• Teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
• Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required.
• Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.
• Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department, where appropriate; inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
• Notify students of key dates and course adjustments.
• Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date.
• Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
• Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Maintain regular communication with students.
• Use the assigned PGCC email for communication with the department and with students.
• Submit annual program budgets to and work closely with the appropriate Program Coordinator, Director or Program Director on the development of annual division budgets for approval by the Dean, if applicable.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Engage in appropriate and relevant service to the college and to the department (e.g., search committees, faculty committees, etc.).
• Maintain the currency and relevance of all learning resources for the courses but not limited to OER’s.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or a master’s degree in any field plus fifteen (15) graduate level credits in curriculum and instruction Education courses (not in the area of Educational Administration).
• At least one year of teaching experience at the college level, or three years of teaching in a K-12 school system, or three years of leading a professional development program related to teaching.
• Experience implementing high-impact teaching practices preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Canvas, including the ability to design, organize, and manage course materials, assignments, and assessments within the platform effectively.
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
• Research skills (where appropriate).
• Time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).

Physical Requirements

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Sometimes requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Occasionally the ability to physically move and lift materials 5-25 pounds may be required.

Background Check Statement

Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.