Instructor, College Skills-Cherokee County (9 Months)

Job Responsibilities Teach College Success courses to a diverse student body using effective teaching strategies; develop, revise, and maintain course materials; recommend/design new courses and/or programs; maintain office hours; participate in appropriate professional development opportunities; participate in College and community activities, promote the mission of the College; develop/implement retention strategies; assist in graduate placement, attend graduation ceremony; assist with student advising and registration; serve on College committees; promote institutional goals; assist department chair with administrative responsibilities.

Teaching may be on any campus, by traditional and or distance learning formats, and may be days, nights, weekends, or a combination.

TEACHING PERFORMANCE - The ability to present course materials through appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate the learning process.

INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT - The development, revision, and maintenance of courses and curriculum through course objectives, outlines, and appropriate materials.

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT - The effective use of required office hours, exhibition of effective classroom management and control, and timely and accurately submitted reports.

STUDENT ADVISEMENT - The participation of the faculty member, when applicable, in assisting students in personal and professional development.

COLLEGE AND/OR COMMUNITY SERVICES - The participation in College activities and the promotion of the College through public service.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - The participation of the faculty member in activities designed to develop professional skills so as to maintain and improve proficiency in his/her present position.

Minimum and Additional Requirements Masters degree in a discipline taught at the college.

Experience teaching college success, first-year experience, career exploration or similar courses.

Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching with technology and/or in online format and experience teaching at a two-year college.

Additional Comments The faculty member will work as a part of the Transitional Studies team.

The instructor may be asked to teach day, evening, weekend classes, or a combination; he or she may be asked to teach on any of SCC's campuses; he or she may also be asked to teach via distance learning.

Professional, collegial and ethical conduct, decisions and relationships are expected at all times.

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.