The faculty position is an instructional position directly responsible to the Site Director, North Service Area and TDCJ. The instructor’s duties and responsibilities are teaching students and performing a variety of administrative duties in Prison Education Program.Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline related to the coursework to be taught. Doctorate Degree is desired.
Two years of teaching experience preferred.
- Must be punctual, dependable and have the ability to follow directions and proficiently complete tasks.
- Demonstrates knowledge in the subject matter being taught.
- Ability to communicate with students in a clear manner using both written and oral communication.
- Ability to author tests and lesson plans
- Ability to give academic and vocation guidance to students as needed
- Ability to use Blackboard as a teaching method
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrates skills in instruction and facilitation before large and small groups.
- Demonstrates planning and organization skills.
- Teach courses according to syllabi and textbooks as approved by the department.
- Adhere to assigned class time schedule.
- Prepare daily lesson plans to ensure students are progressing through the required objectives of the courses.
- Advise the North Service Area office of needed supplies, books equipment, and printing within 72 hours of needed time.
- Maintain and submit certification rosters and final grade books by deadline set by registrar.
- Provide statistical information to office as requested.
- Keep supervisor informed of any student needs and problems.
- Ensure confidentiality of all tests and student records.
- Track attendance and post final grades.
- Attend graduations and pre and in-service trainings.
- Provide intrusive advising tailored to incarcerated students, including degree planning, timeline management, and transfer or reentry guidance.
- Provide structured in-unit tutoring in writing, reading, literacy, and study skills.
- Offer small-group workshops focused on college-level reading, writing, and oral communication.
- Monitor student progress, identify at-risk students, and coordinate with unit education staff and Windham School District partners.
- Support alignment between prison-based instruction and main-campus standards.
- Participate in assessment and accreditation activities, assist with documentation for SACSCOC and PEP reporting, mentor adjunct faculty, and serve as an academic liaison to institutional and correctional partners.
- Must be willing to work with incarcerated students and must meet TDCJ security requirements.