Part-Time Instructor, Biomedical Equipment Technology

Central Piedmont Community College•Central Campus - Uptown/Elizabeth, NC

About The Position

Central Piedmont Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence throughout their employment in subject-matter mastery, teaching performance, evaluation of student learning, support of college policies and procedures, participation in college, division, and program activities, and contributions to the growth and enhancement of the college mission and programs. The instructor teaches assigned courses, plans and organizes instruction to maximize student learning, uses appropriate teaching strategies and instructional technology, develops and updates course materials, establishes and assesses student learning outcomes, evaluates student work fairly, and maintains accurate student records. The role also includes advising, maintaining office hours, supporting college policies, participating in committees and program activities, contributing to curriculum development, and supporting student recruitment and retention. The typical work setting may include a classroom, laboratory, clinical setting, and/or online learning environment.

Requirements

Associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology or a related field.
One year of related industry work experience in the field.
Official transcripts and college diplomas must be from a regionally accredited institution.
Licenses and/or certifications used for credentialing purposes must remain current unless otherwise noted.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a community college or university setting.

Responsibilities

Maintain thorough and accurate knowledge of the subject area, interpret and evaluate theories, connect the subject to related fields, and stay current through professional development and participation in professional organizations and events.
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
Teach an appropriate course load and plan and organize instruction to maximize documented student learning.
Use suitable teaching strategies and adapt instructional methods to meet diverse student needs.
Use available instructional technology when appropriate, and encourage communication and higher-order thinking skills through assignments.
Contribute to selecting and developing instructional materials, incorporate core competencies into the curriculum, and develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
Establish meaningful student learning outcomes and develop and explain fair methods for measuring progress toward them.
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, return student work promptly, maintain accurate progress records, and submit final grade rosters by established deadlines.
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Teach assigned classes in a multi-campus environment and teach credit or non-credit courses within the field as needed.
Post and maintain regular office hours for student and colleague accessibility, and serve as a faculty advisor within the college's advisement system.
Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines in accordance with program and divisional policies.
Maintain confidentiality of student information, substitute for other instructors in the field when needed, steward college facilities and materials, and record and provide attendance data according to college policy.
Serve on assigned college, divisional, and program committees; participate in required meetings and events; and respond promptly to administrators' information requests.
Support part-time and full-time colleagues, contribute to program and division curriculum development, and participate in graduation ceremonies.
Communicate effectively and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators, individually and as part of a team.
Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans; contribute to planning and development; and participate in professional activities that advance the college's educational goals.
Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with the goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs.
Participate in marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff.