Salary : $60,000.00 - $63,000.00 Annually
Location : New Bern, NC
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-00023
Division : Instruction
Department : Career and Technical Programs
Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 20 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Occupational Summary
This is a 12 month position. The primary role of a faculty member is to focus on academic excellence, student success, and encourage lifelong learning. This is accomplished through working collaboratively with College stakeholders to support the mission of the College. Faculty members ensure the quality and integrity of the College's academic programs through teaching, student learning, professional development and college service.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Craven Community College is a comprehensive institution of higher learning which places emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment with the College.
Mastery of Subject Matter
- Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline
- Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline
- Connect their subject matter with related fields
- Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences and workshops
- Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate
Teaching Performance
Teach a course load appropriate to their field or disciplinePlan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learningEmploy appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to studentsModify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needsEmploy available instructional technology, i.e., the Internet, telecourses and interactive technology when appropriateEncourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignmentsIncorporate core competencies into curriculumDevelop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner in accordance with program and divisional policiesProvide ADA-compliant material and other accommodations to students with proper documentationEvaluation of Student Learning
Establish meaningful student learning outcomes for courses / programsDevelop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomesEvaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learningMaintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters each semester according to established deadlinesDemonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstancesSupport of College Policies and Procedures
Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environmentMaintain confidentiality of student informationExercise stewardship of College facilities and materialsRespond in a timely fashion to information requests from College, division, and program administratorsPost all final grades no later than the required date for each term as listed on the College academic calendarOn campus / Seated Class Expectations
It is recommend that faculty, when scheduling allows, be available before and / or after each class for discussions with students. Faculty are also expected to be available for scheduled appointments with students at other times.Adequately prepare for each class session, which may include, but is not limited to, reviewing / creating appropriate material for instructional delivery, appropriate assessments and classroom activitiesTake attendance in each class, which includes posting to Web Advisor for the census date, posting at least weekly after the census date and finalizing the attendance at the end of the applicable termOnline / Hybrid Class Expectations
Have an active presence in online and hybrid classes. This can be accomplished through regular announcements in the News forum, instructor contributions in forums and journals, scheduled chats, substantive feedback on student work, lesson summaries, and email and / or messages to individual studentsInstructors are encouraged to schedule assignment due dates to occur on weekdays to ensure they are available to answer questions in a timely manner. At a minimum, instructors should reply to student questions within 24 hours on weekdays or within 48 hours over the weekend or holidaysGrades and returns all assignments (which include all quizzes, tests, written assignments) within 1 week for 8-week courses OR 2 weeks for 12-week and 16-week coursesUtilizes the Moodle gradebook (or other academic department pre-approved gradebook) to post grades for students so they can easily view their progress in the courseUse at least one form of assessment other than the online quizzes and tests that are automatically graded via Moodle's assessment manager. Assessments may include a variety of activities or assignments that are completed in Journals, Blogs, Wikis, Assignments and Forums. These alternative assessments provide an avenue for instructor feedback to the student and do not rely solely on automatic grading in Moodle.Monitor attendance in each class, which includes posting to Self Service for the census date, submitting appropriate notifications when a student is inactive in a class for a week and finalizing the attendance at the end of the applicable termMinimum Qualifications
Associate in Applied Science degree in Electrical / Electronics Technology or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum of three (3) years' work experience as an electronics technician.
Preferred :
Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
Adult learning theory, concepts and teaching methodologiesCurriculum design and developmentLearning-centered values and student success initiativesDemonstrated understanding of advising and competency-based learningCollege educational philosophy, management and administrative practices and proceduresPrinciples, procedures and practices of data collection and analysisKnowledge of, ability to develop, and commitment to use emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately, including online delivery, hybrid course options, content software, web-enhancements, etc.Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation and standards as it relates to assigned curriculum programsSkills
Design learning opportunities that promote student life skills development while enhancing discipline learningDevelop and implement diverse teaching strategies that accommodate the learning styles of students and that promote both acquisition and applications of knowledge and understandingUse consistent, timely formative and summative assessment measures to enhance learningDesign learning opportunities that acknowledge, draw upon and are enriched by student diversity in the learning environmentDesign and implement curriculum that aligns elements of student learning toward growth in the Student Core Competencies and progression through course sequencesProficient use of computers and general office softwareAbilities
Commitment to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the disciplineEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of workEffectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one-on-one settings), verbally, and in writingHandle confidential information with absolute discretionCommitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levelsCraven Community College offers a comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System, leave, paid holidays, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account and various other benefits.
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Salary : $60,000 - $63,000
