11 Faculty Credentials

Define the required faculty credentials for faculty teaching this program.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing instruction and serving as an advisor to students enrolled in the Computer Applications and Office Technology Programs each semester and during NIC’s summer session as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list includes but is not limited to the following:

• Teaches a minimum of 15 equivalent credit hours per semester as assigned and maintains additional weekly contractual hours, including a minimum of five office hours, five campus hours and five discretionary hours divided between office and campus hours for a total of 30 hours on campus per week

• Utilizes traditional and non-traditional delivery methods including Internet and IVC and Technical Skill Assessment testing.
• Becomes familiar with the assigned textbook(s), prepares class presentations and handouts for electronic distribution, and prepares a syllabus for each course
• Prepares, gives, and grades tests and homework and delivers grades to the registrar on time
• Receives training in and keeps skills current in using the electronic and physical equipment and software necessary to accomplishing teaching and advising responsibilities
• Advises students using the recommended procedures as outlined in the College Advising Handbook

• Identifies student-learning outcomes; develops process and tools for assessment; incorporates results in order to modify instruction and materials in general education, degree program, course cluster, and/or certificate program, in coordination with colleagues
• Participates in student recruitment, curriculum development, and serves on college committees
• Provides mentorship for adjunct faculty
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings
• Participates in professional development activities
• Cultivates effective public relations with various community agencies/service providers and/or educational partners
• Orients associate faculty
• May teach evenings and/or weekends

Marginal Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum qualifications necessary for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and be successful in the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and three years office-related work experience required.  Master’s degree in Business, Business Education or related area, prior experience teaching in higher education and computer applications experience preferred.  Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of students, faculty, and staff from multi-cultural backgrounds.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must possess or be able to obtain Idaho State Professional Technical teaching certification within three years of start date.
• Must possess Microsoft Office Specialist Certification within one year of start date.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Strong software application skills using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of grammar, document formatting, records management, and business office procedures.
• Proficient in developing and teaching courses using an online learning management system.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands & work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or are encountered by an employee in the normal course of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Physical requirements and environment are typical of those in a general office setting.  This job involves regular sitting, standing, walking, typing, moving, lifting objects up to 10 pounds and exposure to office lighting.  A wide variety of standard office equipment is continually used, including phone, fax, copier, printer and computer.

Percent of full-time faculty with the required credentials

100%

Percent of part-time faculty with required credentials

There are no part-time instructors at this time.

Discuss the trends (e.g. changes in full-time to part-time ratio; special appointment versus tenure track positions)

This position was originally hired as a Special Appointment, but has transitioned to a tenured position. At the time of this writing, it is the college’s stance to hire any new instructors as tenured-track instructors.

Please describe whether you are able to readily hire faculty with appropriate qualifications and credentials when needs arise.

When enrollment increases, we will hire additional faculty upon approval of the president’s council. Although we can hire adjunct faculty immediately.

Please describe any exceptions made to hiring requirements.

None