Coordinator- STEM

Description

The Coordinator provides support to the Department Chairs, Program Chairs, and the Division Dean at the course levels. The position entails a three-year term with a minimum one year commitment to the role, requiring availability for work duties and meetings as needed during summers and other periods beyond the Fall and Spring semesters. Faculty will confer with Division deans to arrange their schedules accordingly and ensure appropriate in-person or virtual coverage during these times.

The position entails a three-year term with a minimum one year commitment to the role, requiring availability for work duties and meetings as needed during summers and other periods beyond the Fall and Spring semesters. Faculty will confer with Division deans to arrange their schedules accordingly and ensure appropriate in-person or virtual coverage during these times.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee program curriculum Keep courses up-to-date Submit changes and new courses to the Division and IAC when appropriate Work with other faculty in the assigned courses; select course texts and materials Ensure course texts and materials are up-to-date, and revise curriculum and syllabi when new materials are adopted Ensure course outlines are posted on the RCBC website and are up-to-date working with the Program Chairs Meet with Deans, Department Chairs, and Program Chairs to review, communicate and provide any feedback for academic issues or concerns pertaining to the courses Attend division meetings if applicable Support adjunct faculty teaching in program Act as a mentor and resource for the adjunct faculty teaching the assigned courses; recommend and encourage professional development and improvement opportunities Communicate regularly with all adjunct faculty teaching in assigned courses– minimally at key points each semester, such as the beginning, midpoint, and end Provide teaching materials and resources to adjunct faculty teaching in assigned courses (note: This could include online course shells or other materials for online course development) Before the start of the semester, work with newly hired adjunct faculty to ensure they have the materials and information they need to successfully teach their assigned course(s) Provide resources Communicate regular times of availability to answer emails, meet, or speak on the phone Follow up after the first few class meetings to check how things are going and for any concerns Work with Adjunct Coordinator to interview and assist with the hiring of new adjunct faculty for the assigned courses Observe new adjuncts in their first semester Observe adjunct faculty teaching in the assigned classes as needed and provide observation reports to Adjunct Coordinator Assist with/support the organization & assignment of adjunct faculty observations in the in the assigned courses each semester Follow up with observed adjunct faculty to discuss observation and correct issues uncovered in the observation process (if applicable) Work with Deans to provide assistance with classroom concerns Ensure and review adjunct curriculum development/syllabi is consistently utilized and understood Recommend, implement and follow up on improvement plans Formulate and communicate recommendations for hiring, retention and evaluation of adjunct faculty Schedule Make recommendations to Deans about course schedules for all classes assigned in relevant discipline each semester Coordinate with summer faculty regarding preparation for Summer Session classes Coordinate with summer adjunct faculty regarding preparation for Summer Session classes Make adjunct staffing recommendations and communicate staffing needs to Associate Dean/Adjunct Coordinator when needed OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a professional, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.

• Keep courses up-to-date Submit changes and new courses to the Division and IAC when appropriate Work with other faculty in the assigned courses; select course texts and materials Ensure course texts and materials are up-to-date, and revise curriculum and syllabi when new materials are adopted Ensure course outlines are posted on the RCBC website and are up-to-date working with the Program Chairs Meet with Deans, Department Chairs, and Program Chairs to review, communicate and provide any feedback for academic issues or concerns pertaining to the courses Attend division meetings if applicable
• Submit changes and new courses to the Division and IAC when appropriate Work with other faculty in the assigned courses; select course texts and materials Ensure course texts and materials are up-to-date, and revise curriculum and syllabi when new materials are adopted Ensure course outlines are posted on the RCBC website and are up-to-date working with the Program Chairs Meet with Deans, Department Chairs, and Program Chairs to review, communicate and provide any feedback for academic issues or concerns pertaining to the courses Attend division meetings if applicable
• Work with other faculty in the assigned courses; select course texts and materials Ensure course texts and materials are up-to-date, and revise curriculum and syllabi when new materials are adopted Ensure course outlines are posted on the RCBC website and are up-to-date working with the Program Chairs Meet with Deans, Department Chairs, and Program Chairs to review, communicate and provide any feedback for academic issues or concerns pertaining to the courses Attend division meetings if applicable
• Ensure course texts and materials are up-to-date, and revise curriculum and syllabi when new materials are adopted Ensure course outlines are posted on the RCBC website and are up-to-date working with the Program Chairs Meet with Deans, Department Chairs, and Program Chairs to review, communicate and provide any feedback for academic issues or concerns pertaining to the courses Attend division meetings if applicable
• Ensure course outlines are posted on the RCBC website and are up-to-date working with the Program Chairs Meet with Deans, Department Chairs, and Program Chairs to review, communicate and provide any feedback for academic issues or concerns pertaining to the courses Attend division meetings if applicable
• Meet with Deans, Department Chairs, and Program Chairs to review, communicate and provide any feedback for academic issues or concerns pertaining to the courses Attend division meetings if applicable
• Attend division meetings if applicable
• Act as a mentor and resource for the adjunct faculty teaching the assigned courses; recommend and encourage professional development and improvement opportunities Communicate regularly with all adjunct faculty teaching in assigned courses– minimally at key points each semester, such as the beginning, midpoint, and end Provide teaching materials and resources to adjunct faculty teaching in assigned courses (note: This could include online course shells or other materials for online course development) Before the start of the semester, work with newly hired adjunct faculty to ensure they have the materials and information they need to successfully teach their assigned course(s) Provide resources Communicate regular times of availability to answer emails, meet, or speak on the phone Follow up after the first few class meetings to check how things are going and for any concerns Work with Adjunct Coordinator to interview and assist with the hiring of new adjunct faculty for the assigned courses Observe new adjuncts in their first semester Observe adjunct faculty teaching in the assigned classes as needed and provide observation reports to Adjunct Coordinator Assist with/support the organization & assignment of adjunct faculty observations in the in the assigned courses each semester Follow up with observed adjunct faculty to discuss observation and correct issues uncovered in the observation process (if applicable) Work with Deans to provide assistance with classroom concerns Ensure and review adjunct curriculum development/syllabi is consistently utilized and understood Recommend, implement and follow up on improvement plans Formulate and communicate recommendations for hiring, retention and evaluation of adjunct faculty
• Communicate regularly with all adjunct faculty teaching in assigned courses– minimally at key points each semester, such as the beginning, midpoint, and end Provide teaching materials and resources to adjunct faculty teaching in assigned courses (note: This could include online course shells or other materials for online course development) Before the start of the semester, work with newly hired adjunct faculty to ensure they have the materials and information they need to successfully teach their assigned course(s) Provide resources Communicate regular times of availability to answer emails, meet, or speak on the phone Follow up after the first few class meetings to check how things are going and for any concerns Work with Adjunct Coordinator to interview and assist with the hiring of new adjunct faculty for the assigned courses Observe new adjuncts in their first semester Observe adjunct faculty teaching in the assigned classes as needed and provide observation reports to Adjunct Coordinator Assist with/support the organization & assignment of adjunct faculty observations in the in the assigned courses each semester Follow up with observed adjunct faculty to discuss observation and correct issues uncovered in the observation process (if applicable) Work with Deans to provide assistance with classroom concerns Ensure and review adjunct curriculum development/syllabi is consistently utilized and understood Recommend, implement and follow up on improvement plans Formulate and communicate recommendations for hiring, retention and evaluation of adjunct faculty
• Provide teaching materials and resources to adjunct faculty teaching in assigned courses (note: This could include online course shells or other materials for online course development) Before the start of the semester, work with newly hired adjunct faculty to ensure they have the materials and information they need to successfully teach their assigned course(s) Provide resources Communicate regular times of availability to answer emails, meet, or speak on the phone Follow up after the first few class meetings to check how things are going and for any concerns Work with Adjunct Coordinator to interview and assist with the hiring of new adjunct faculty for the assigned courses Observe new adjuncts in their first semester Observe adjunct faculty teaching in the assigned classes as needed and provide observation reports to Adjunct Coordinator Assist with/support the organization & assignment of adjunct faculty observations in the in the assigned courses each semester Follow up with observed adjunct faculty to discuss observation and correct issues uncovered in the observation process (if applicable) Work with Deans to provide assistance with classroom concerns Ensure and review adjunct curriculum development/syllabi is consistently utilized and understood Recommend, implement and follow up on improvement plans Formulate and communicate recommendations for hiring, retention and evaluation of adjunct faculty
• Before the start of the semester, work with newly hired adjunct faculty to ensure they have the materials and information they need to successfully teach their assigned course(s) Provide resources Communicate regular times of availability to answer emails, meet, or speak on the phone Follow up after the first few class meetings to check how things are going and for any concerns Work with Adjunct Coordinator to interview and assist with the hiring of new adjunct faculty for the assigned courses Observe new adjuncts in their first semester Observe adjunct faculty teaching in the assigned classes as needed and provide observation reports to Adjunct Coordinator Assist with/support the organization & assignment of adjunct faculty observations in the in the assigned courses each semester Follow up with observed adjunct faculty to discuss observation and correct issues uncovered in the observation process (if applicable) Work with Deans to provide assistance with classroom concerns Ensure and review adjunct curriculum development/syllabi is consistently utilized and understood Recommend, implement and follow up on improvement plans Formulate and communicate recommendations for hiring, retention and evaluation of adjunct faculty
• Provide resources Communicate regular times of availability to answer emails, meet, or speak on the phone Follow up after the first few class meetings to check how things are going and for any concerns
• Communicate regular times of availability to answer emails, meet, or speak on the phone Follow up after the first few class meetings to check how things are going and for any concerns
• Follow up after the first few class meetings to check how things are going and for any concerns
• Work with Adjunct Coordinator to interview and assist with the hiring of new adjunct faculty for the assigned courses Observe new adjuncts in their first semester Observe adjunct faculty teaching in the assigned classes as needed and provide observation reports to Adjunct Coordinator Assist with/support the organization & assignment of adjunct faculty observations in the in the assigned courses each semester Follow up with observed adjunct faculty to discuss observation and correct issues uncovered in the observation process (if applicable) Work with Deans to provide assistance with classroom concerns Ensure and review adjunct curriculum development/syllabi is consistently utilized and understood Recommend, implement and follow up on improvement plans Formulate and communicate recommendations for hiring, retention and evaluation of adjunct faculty
• Observe new adjuncts in their first semester Observe adjunct faculty teaching in the assigned classes as needed and provide observation reports to Adjunct Coordinator Assist with/support the organization & assignment of adjunct faculty observations in the in the assigned courses each semester Follow up with observed adjunct faculty to discuss observation and correct issues uncovered in the observation process (if applicable) Work with Deans to provide assistance with classroom concerns Ensure and review adjunct curriculum development/syllabi is consistently utilized and understood Recommend, implement and follow up on improvement plans Formulate and communicate recommendations for hiring, retention and evaluation of adjunct faculty
• Observe adjunct faculty teaching in the assigned classes as needed and provide observation reports to Adjunct Coordinator Assist with/support the organization & assignment of adjunct faculty observations in the in the assigned courses each semester Follow up with observed adjunct faculty to discuss observation and correct issues uncovered in the observation process (if applicable) Work with Deans to provide assistance with classroom concerns Ensure and review adjunct curriculum development/syllabi is consistently utilized and understood Recommend, implement and follow up on improvement plans Formulate and communicate recommendations for hiring, retention and evaluation of adjunct faculty
• Assist with/support the organization & assignment of adjunct faculty observations in the in the assigned courses each semester Follow up with observed adjunct faculty to discuss observation and correct issues uncovered in the observation process (if applicable) Work with Deans to provide assistance with classroom concerns Ensure and review adjunct curriculum development/syllabi is consistently utilized and understood Recommend, implement and follow up on improvement plans Formulate and communicate recommendations for hiring, retention and evaluation of adjunct faculty
• Follow up with observed adjunct faculty to discuss observation and correct issues uncovered in the observation process (if applicable) Work with Deans to provide assistance with classroom concerns Ensure and review adjunct curriculum development/syllabi is consistently utilized and understood Recommend, implement and follow up on improvement plans Formulate and communicate recommendations for hiring, retention and evaluation of adjunct faculty
• Work with Deans to provide assistance with classroom concerns Ensure and review adjunct curriculum development/syllabi is consistently utilized and understood Recommend, implement and follow up on improvement plans Formulate and communicate recommendations for hiring, retention and evaluation of adjunct faculty
• Ensure and review adjunct curriculum development/syllabi is consistently utilized and understood Recommend, implement and follow up on improvement plans Formulate and communicate recommendations for hiring, retention and evaluation of adjunct faculty
• Recommend, implement and follow up on improvement plans Formulate and communicate recommendations for hiring, retention and evaluation of adjunct faculty
• Formulate and communicate recommendations for hiring, retention and evaluation of adjunct faculty
• Make recommendations to Deans about course schedules for all classes assigned in relevant discipline each semester Coordinate with summer faculty regarding preparation for Summer Session classes Coordinate with summer adjunct faculty regarding preparation for Summer Session classes Make adjunct staffing recommendations and communicate staffing needs to Associate Dean/Adjunct Coordinator when needed
• Coordinate with summer faculty regarding preparation for Summer Session classes Coordinate with summer adjunct faculty regarding preparation for Summer Session classes Make adjunct staffing recommendations and communicate staffing needs to Associate Dean/Adjunct Coordinator when needed
• Coordinate with summer adjunct faculty regarding preparation for Summer Session classes Make adjunct staffing recommendations and communicate staffing needs to Associate Dean/Adjunct Coordinator when needed
• Make adjunct staffing recommendations and communicate staffing needs to Associate Dean/Adjunct Coordinator when needed

Minimum Qualifications

Education Required: Master’s Degree in relevant discipline from an accredited institution Experience Required: 1. Teaching experience at the community college level 2. Experience in developing in-service programs for faculty, emphasizing teaching and learning 3. Experience with the team approach to management and problem solving Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements: 1. Ability to function collaboratively as a member of the department team 2. Ability to develop and administer a budget within institutional parameters and guidelines 3. Demonstrates commitment to excellence in undergraduate education and professional service to students and service to the business/industrial community 4. Ability to maintain an active and relevant departmental program offering 5. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing 6. Evidence of a strong commitment to teach and remain current in the field, including both traditional curricula as well as alternate methods of delivery 7. Demonstrates commitment to community college mission of providing instruction to students of diverse abilities, interests, and cultural backgrounds

Additional Information

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: Collaborates with department members and/or the Compliance, Assessment and Research team to support planning, assessment, data collection and reporting for continuous improvement of the college.

Benefits

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