Respiratory Therapy Instructor & Academic Leader

southtexascollege; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College is a comprehensive institution with primary emphasis on classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in essential duties throughout their employment.

Essential duties include mastery of subject matter, teaching performance, evaluation of student learning, and adherence to college policies. Candidates participate in committees and curriculum development, and collaborate with students and colleagues to support learning.

Qualifications

• Mastery of subject matter in the field
• Appropriate educational/professional credentials to teach in field or discipline
• Ability to connect subject matter with related fields
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Effectively employ teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagement
• Modify instructional methods and strategies to meet students' needs
• Effectively employ available instructional technology when appropriate
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
• Effectively communicates subject matter content to students
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials
• Participate in development and assessment of departmental student learning outcomes
• Develop and use evaluation methods to fairly measure student progress
• Maintain records of student progress and submit deadlines as required
• Adhere to College Policies and Procedures and maintain regular office hours
• Prepare and submit syllabi and outlines for all assignments
• Contribute to recruitment and retention of students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

South Texas College is a comprehensive institution with primary emphasis on classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in essential duties throughout their employment.

Essential duties include mastery of subject matter, teaching performance, evaluation of student learning, and adherence to college policies. Candidates participate in committees and curriculum development, and collaborate with students and colleagues to support learning.