St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Various SITE: Various

SALARY SCHEDULE: Instructional GRADE: N/A

BASIC FUNCTION:

A faculty member at SPC has the primary function of instruction. Secondary functions include assisting the college in developing and maintaining a quality program of instruction, providing service to the college and continuing professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

v Fosters academic excellence in teaching and learning.

v Supports the community college philosophy through commitment to success of students with diverse goals, backgrounds and learning styles.

v Instructs students in accordance with college policies, procedures and approved curricula.

v Uses out-of-class duty hours effectively for class preparation, assisting students and participating in department/college activities.

v Serves the college through any of the following: (a) committee membership, (b) curriculum development, (c) development of innovative instruction, (d) sponsorship of student organizations, (e) representation of the college in professionally related community activities, and (f) special projects.

v Supports college extracurricular functions.

v Maintains currency in teaching field(s) through professional development and scholarly activities.

v Demonstrates a professional, cooperative and considerate attitude toward students, colleagues and staff.

v Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

a. Faculty teaching general education courses  (e.g., communications, humanities, fine arts, mathematics, natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences) at the undergraduate level must possess a doctoral or a master’s degree in the teaching discipline (subject area) or a master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline/subject area).

b. Faculty teaching associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree must possess a doctoral or a master’s degree in the teaching discipline (subject area) or a master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline/subject area).

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Teaching experience preferred for all instructor positions. Related work experience preferred for technical programs.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Strong written and oral communication skills. Computer skills.

Update 2/2005