Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE : This position will teach classes at Navarro College-Waxahachie. All instructional personnel are expected to dedicate their primary energies and loyalties to the service of their students. A major responsibility of all instructional personnel is to meet every scheduled class period for classes that meet regularly. Instructors shall not dismiss or change class meeting hours, dates, or classrooms without prior approval from the appropriate Dean or Administrator. Instructors must not permit outside interests to interfere with their obligations to students. All full-time faculty members may be required to teach at locations away from their primary location, including dual credit courses, and weekend or evening classes.
The XR Lab Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the development, deployment, and management of a diverse portfolio of applications that will provide immersive learning experiences to students and faculty. This role requires a versatile skill set encompassing Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) projects, along with the ability to lead projects independently.
The faculty responsibilities are approximately 60% of the role, and the XR Lab Coordinator responsibilities are approximately 40% of the role.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
TEACHING
- Instructors are expected to serve as student advocates.
- Instructors shall provide student-centered learning opportunities.
- All instructors must make continuing efforts to improve the quality of their courses.
- Instructors are expected to conduct classroom instruction at the highest possible level of quality, efficiency, and interest for students.
- Instructors shall communicate their knowledge and experience effectively to students.
- Instructors shall have good rapport with students in class, instilling an atmosphere in which students are engaged and feel comfortable asking questions.
- Instructors shall evaluate students regularly and fairly based on outcomes and objectives identified in course syllabi.
- Instructors shall conduct classes that encourage critical thinking skills and / or instill professionalism in the students.
- Instructors shall respect student privacy and comply with FERPA laws.
- Instructors shall grade and return assignments and tests in a timely manner.
- Instructors shall respond to student correspondence in a reasonable and timely manner.
- Instructors shall utilize student evaluations to improve the quality of their instruction.
- Instructors shall adequately plan courses so that content is up to date and presented in an orderly manner.
COURSE MANAGEMENT
Instructors will utilize the departmentally adopted and approved textbook for every course taught and will require students to use that text in the instructional process.All faculty will be responsible for classroom management. Clear expectations and standards for optimum learning will be discussed on the first day of class or within the first week of classes so that all students will understand the learning environment at Navarro College.Instructors are expected to plan and develop efficient procedures for evaluating student learning.All instructors are to be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of the institution.Instructors who are assigned laboratory sections are expected to remain with the students during laboratory periods.Instructors are expected to meet every scheduled class on time and keep the class for the entire scheduled period.Instructors are to prepare a course syllabus for each course they are teaching and distribute within the first week a copy of the syllabus to each student in each class with a copy submitted to the appropriate Assistant Dean and / or Dean. Syllabus shall be uploaded to Canvas by assigned date.Each course syllabus will include the College policy adopted by the Board of Trustees relative to classroom decorum and student expectations while attending classes.XR Lab
Serve as the college's resident expert for Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) projects.Create, maintain, and upgrade VR and AR simulations.Collaborate with faculty to identify immersive simulation applications and advocate for VR and AR solutions.Explore and develop VR and AR systems for various disciplines.Lead and direct projects within schedule, budget, and resource constraints.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve pedagogical objectives.Train faculty and staff on the use of XR technology and systems.Coordinate the operation and upgrades of the XR Lab.Schedule equipment usage and maintain lab availability for faculty, students, and visitors.Provide tours of the lab, troubleshoot equipment, and assess new technology for purchase.Ensure lab equipment and environment cleanliness and functionality.Organize workshops, demonstrations, and promotional material showcasing the college's VR / AR capabilities.Perform other duties as assigned where reasonable and appropriate.PROFESSIONALISM AND CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT
All instructors are expected to continually seek out ways and methods to improve the effectiveness of their instruction.Instructors shall engage in professional development, in-service training opportunities, and scholarly activities to stay current in their academic discipline and teaching best practices.Instructors shall work effectively with colleagues in achieving departmental goals and objectives, including submission of data to department chairs for measuring effectiveness.Instructors are expected to voice concerns constructively and actively participate in finding solutions.Instructors shall work effectively with colleagues outside of their respective department in achieving College or organization goals and objectives.Instructors should be knowledgeable of and comply with the contents of the current College Catalog, Navarro College Policies and Procedures Manual, and other appropriate college publications.SERVICE
All instructors are required to attend Convocation, Professional Development Day, and other faculty or mandatory meetings unless they are excused by the person authorized to call the meeting.Instructors may volunteer to sponsor student clubs and organizations.Full-time instructors are required to keep regular office hours for student conferences, advising and other duties.Instructors shall advise students about the regulations of the College concerning sequence of courses, majors, minors, graduation requirements, transferring to senior colleges, and other such information by participating in the college Faculty Centered Student Advising Program.Instructors should perform other appropriate duties as assigned by authorized personnel, i.e. Career Day, UIL activities, advising, student recruitment, etc.Instructors shall attend graduation ceremonies and equivalent, i.e. pinning ceremonies, unless excused by the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.Instructors are expected to support all and attend a reasonable number of college events such as music productions, athletic contests, club sponsored activities, drama productions, celebrations of student success, etc.Perform other duties as assigned where reasonable and appropriate.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
Must have a willingness to utilize technology and computerized instructional methods.Must have strong human relations skills and must be student oriented.Successful experience in the application of student learning and assessment practices, processes, and technologies that enhance teaching is preferred.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :
Required
Master's degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Education and Cognitive Systems (CECS) or Computer-Based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision-making, data-processing) OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in these disciplines. OR Faculty teaching associate degree courses not designed for transfer to the baccalaureate degree : bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline, or associate's degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.Preferred
Prior teaching experience in a community college environment is highly preferred.Prior teaching experience in computer networking, system administration, and / or cybersecurity is highly preferred.WORKING CONDITIONS :
Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.Busy working environment with numerous interruptions.SALARY : Commensurate with Education & Experience. (9 month position, paid over 12 months)
