The following will be given consideration in each faculty’s appointment:
- a thorough orientation.
- teaching assignments according to academic, clinical, and work experience qualifications.
- a workload that allows sufficient time to meet the teaching demands and expectations placed on the faculty member, as well as time for attendance at committee meetings, professional.
- activities, and community service.
- a method of evaluation as an instructor of students and as a professional.
Recognizing that the faculty provides the link between the curriculum and the students, the following are responsibilities that assist in developing an efficient and effective educational atmosphere:
- design and implement optimal teaching strategies.
- create a respectful classroom, recognizing cultural influences.
- identify and address the needs of individual learners.
- identify and address the needs of the community.
- encourage development of problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- inspire student self-expression.
- explore and use community resources for instructional purposes.
- maintain professional competency, including any continuing education requirements.
- participate in local, state, and national professional organizations.
- model the mission of the college.
- pursue community service and scholarly endeavors.
- know and adhere to college policies as well as state and federal regulations (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA).
- adhere to accrediting body standards and core competencies.
- report to work on time and complete work within designated time.
- participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement, and
- identify safety needs, recommending corrective action as appropriate.