About the Department
The Instructor is responsible for course preparation, delivery, grading, and records management. The Instructor will work closely with his or her Discipline Chair and other discipline or cross-discipline faculty on matters related to and for the benefit of the Science and Math Guided Career Pathway and its students.
Position Duties
- Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction, including seated, online, hybrid, academic success, and/or interdisciplinary capstone courses as needed at any of Durham Tech’s instructional sites
- Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with the stated objectives of the course
- Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times, and comply with institutional rules and regulations
- Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as to meet the needs of the department, division, and college
- Serve as educational advisor to students and participating in semester advising and registration activities for both assigned advisees and as needed by individual students
- Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings, committees, and other special appointments
- Assist in the revision and development of course outlines, syllabi, curriculum plans, and other instructional documentation and in the identification, development, preview, and acquisition of educational resources and supplies required to meet program objectives and improve instruction
- Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms
- Attend training and other professional development opportunities on- or off-campus and stay current with developments in the field of instruction
- Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the chair, department dean, chief instructional officer, or president, in meeting the needs of the department, division, and college
- Assume responsibility for laboratory/classroom preparation, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommend, as necessary, appropriate laboratory supplies and equipment
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in Mathematics or a related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics.
Work Experience:
Successful experience teaching Mathematics at a university or community college.
Other Qualifications
- Thorough understanding of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the North Carolina Community College System
- Demonstrated ability to use modern instructional technology (Microsoft Office, learning management systems, e-mail, Internet, student information databases, library research databases) and experience with Internet-based instruction
- Competence in oral and written communication skills necessary for effective teaching
- Ability to be organized, accurate, and punctual with paperwork and assigned tasks
- Sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, colleagues, and community groups
- Ability to make presentations to small or large audiences
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, civil, and respectful communication and interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community
- Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Familiarity with OSHA standards as they apply to educational environments
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses
- Ability to express or exchange ideas
- Ability to lift, at times, 10 lbs.
- Good eye/hand dexterity
Normal Working Hours:
This is a 9 month position. A minimum of a 40-hour work week (including an annual course load of 33 credit hours or 36 contact hours as determined with the supervisor to allow the employee to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include evening and weekend hours.