Fire Science Faculty

southtexascollege; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College seeks faculty to deliver high-quality instruction and support student success across disciplines. You will plan, deliver, and assess coursework, while integrating appropriate technology and ensuring alignment with program outcomes.

Responsibilities include maintaining office hours, contributing to curriculum development, advising students, and upholding college policies to foster an engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the field or discipline.
• Ability to connect subject matter to related fields.
• Commitment to professional development and currency in subject matter.
• Strong instructional planning and student engagement skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technology where appropriate.
• Ability to communicate content effectively and develop materials.

Responsibilities

• Mastery of subject matter and credentials to teach in field.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Employ strategies that promote student engagement and learning.
• Modify methods to meet student needs and use technology appropriately.
• Evaluate student learning and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain records, submit grades, and meet deadlines.
• Attend to college policies and participate in college activities.

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY

South Texas College is a comprehensive institution, which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Mastery of Subject Matter:
   • Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline
   • Possesses appropriate educational/professional credentials to teach in field or discipline
   • Attempts to connect subject matter with related fields
   • Maintains currency in subject matter through professional development
2. Teaching Performance:
   • Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learning
   • Effectively employs teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagement
   • Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet students' needs
   • Effectively employs available instructional technology when appropriate
   • Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
   • Effectively communicates subject matter content to student
   • Contributes to the selection and development of instructional materials
3. Evaluation of Student Learning:
   • Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental student learning outcomes
   • Develops and uses evaluation methods, which fairly measures student progress toward outcomes
   • Evaluates and expeditiously returns student work to promote maximum learning
   • Maintains accurate records of student progress
   • Submits final grade rosters and supporting documents according to established deadlines
4. Support of College Policies and Procedures:
   • Maintains familiarity with and adheres to College Policies and Procedures
   • Fulfills requirements of Faculty as set forth in the letter of employment
   • Maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues
   • Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program, division and College procedures
   • Prepares and submits Financial Aid Attendance Rosters, Census Rosters, Progress Reports and Learning Outcome Data, by the respective deadlines each semester
   • Assures confidentiality
5. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities:
   • Serves on College, divisional, and program committees, teams and task forces as assigned.
   • Attends meetings and events as required by College administration.
   • Participates in professional activities which contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
   • Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from College and division administrators and program chairs
   • Fosters and maintains effective working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors
   • Assists the chair in developing, reviewing, and revising curriculum
6. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs:
   • Participates in student advising
   • Maintains familiarity with College goals, mission, and long-range plans
   • Contributes to planning and development processes through appropriate channels
   • Performs professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of College, division, and program
   • Facilitates recruitment and retention of students
7. Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability requ