Salary: $49,008.00 - $51,849.00 AnnuallyLocation : Dallas, NCJob Type: Full-Time Regular FacultyJob Number: 2022-00516Division: Career & Technical EducationDepartment: Criminal Justice & Paralegal TechnologyOpening Date: 10/03/2023SUMMARYA full-time faculty member is a College employee whose primary assignment involves teaching or the direct support of teaching. The position of full-time faculty member is a demanding one that involves delivery of instruction, preparation and evaluation of such instruction, accessibility to students, committee assignments, and service to College and community. Faculty members teach day and evening classes at multiple instruction sites as required, including online, teaching at high school locations, and teaching synchronously to multiple sites. The primary responsibility of this position will be teaching college classes for high school students. While this is a 9-month position, summer work may be available for faculty, as desired. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct assigned classes of instruction in the best manner to achieve student learning; present information, ideas, and skills in ways which are appropriate to a variety of learning styles and which show sensitivity to a diverse student population.Provide students with the approved course syllabus and relate instruction and evaluation to that syllabus.Treat students with tact and respect, maintain collegial relationships, and work productively as a member of a team.Evaluate student achievement with timely interim and final performance evaluations and assign grades which reflect College policy and the achievement of course objectives as stated in the syllabus.Maintain regular office hours, maintain overall accessibility to students, and serve as a success coach to students. Maintain a high-degree of flexibility to be accessible and accommodate student needs, which may require meetings outside of scheduled classroom or office time. Maintain instructional quality and effectiveness through constant and timely revisions of programs and course syllabi within assigned content area. Exhibit innovative approach to instruction.Maintain class records and submit required reports in a timely manner.Develop new courses and select and recommend appropriate instructional materials. Work to develop new courses using open educational resources (OER) in lieu of textbooks. Due to the ongoing evolution of technology, this position requires the regular updating of technical and instructional knowledge, skills, and abilities through professional development or coursework.Serve on College committees.Attend and otherwise participate in scheduled Department, Division, and College meetings and participate in graduation.Maintain currency in content areas through appropriate professional development.Participate in activities that enhance the College's service to students and to the community. Use of College technology systems such as Blackboard, AVISO, accessibility software, etc. required. MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Criminal Justice (or closely related field with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice) from an accredited institution required.
- Must meet minimum SACSCOC criteria and the minimum criteria of other pertinent accrediting, licensing, and credentialing agencies in the area of teaching assignment.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior college teaching experience preferred.
- Community college teaching experience preferred.
- Online teaching experience using Blackboard learning management system preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 10 pounds.
- Must be able to travel between campus locations and off-site locations (high school locations).
Gaston College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our regular** employees.
- State Health Plan
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Additional Supplemental Insurances
- NC State Retirement Plan
- Supplemental Retirement Plans
- Disability Benefits, Long- and Short-Term
- Longevity Pay
- State Employees' Credit Union Eligibility
- Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Child/Student Involvement, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
- Paid Holidays
- Educational Advancement Compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discount Program
**Please note: Temporary (part-time) employees do not earn benefits.01 Have you reviewed the job posting, including the salary, for this position?
02 Do you have a Master's degree in Criminal Justice (or closely related field with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice) from an accredited institution? (Required)
03 Are you able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 10 pounds? (Required)
04 Are you able to travel between campus locations and off-site locations (high school locations)? (Required)
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