What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor - Education (Fall 2025) position at Southeastern Community College?
The instructor at Southeastern Community College provides educational services as assigned, in accordance with general college guidelines, board policies, and administrative guidelines. The individual instructor is the key to the successful accomplishment of the college’s educational goals. The instructor is part of the Career & Technical Education division and reports to the Dean of Career & Technical Education. Their attitude, personality, knowledge, skills, and motivation contribute to the creation of an effective learning environment. Familiarity with the comprehensive community college philosophy is highly desired.
The primary qualifications include meeting education requirements established by the college’s Quality Faculty Plan (QFP), with additional requirements determined by the position held.
The term of employment is as per Bargaining Agreement between SCC Board of Trustees and the SCCHEA, employment contract, and relevant policies of the Board of Trustees and SCC.
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, with a minimum salary of $55,000.
This position will require teaching courses on SCC’s West Burlington and Keokuk campuses and may also require travel to off-campus sites.
This position will provide classroom instruction and evaluation for students in the Education Programs; maintain currency in all areas of the related curriculums; work closely with the Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator, Teacher Education Coordinator, and collaborate with other full-time and/or adjunct faculty teaching within the program for continued development and evaluation of the Education programs; participate in faculty and other institutional meetings as directed; provide leadership and mentoring of adjunct instructors as needed. Day, evening, and/or weekend hours may be required to accommodate the schedule of students.
Other qualifications and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Experience motivating, interacting, and effectively communicating with students, faculty, administration, industry, and the general public in a civil and respectful manner.
- Willing to accept teaching assignments at all SCC locations including off-campus sites.
- Annually review and revise course goals, grading policies, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Develop, implement, and disseminate course policies.
- Support college goal of enhanced retention by constantly encouraging and motivating students towards academic and occupational success.
- Create appropriate assessment tools and techniques to demonstrate that student learning outcomes are met.
- Design, develop and /or revise new and existing courses and programs of study. This includes development of curriculum, syllabi, course outlines, and course standards.
- Meet with classes regularly and promptly, maintain student attendance records, and keep regular posted office hours.
- Demonstrate a willingness to work with others as a team member.
- Participate in college activities beyond the classroom, including membership on standing committees.
- Supervise students (if appropriate) according to the curricular requirements of their particular program. This may include work-study students, internships, clinical, and other work-based experiences.
- Implement varied and/or supplemental learning activities to accommodate individual student needs.
- Willingness to teach using online and/or hybrid format(s).
- Provide academic and career advising to students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education and other Education Programs at SCC.
- Participate in and/or organize targeted recruitment efforts for the Education Programs.
- Assist with the Advisory Council for the Education Programs.
- Establish and promote articulation agreements for students to continue their educational pursuits at four-year institutions.
- Actively participate in the budget process of the college, including timely requests for instructional materials.
- Promptly report unsafe practices, in and out of the classroom, in accordance with college policies and guidelines.
- Conscientiously comply and support the Family Educations Rights and Privacy Act and SCC’s Affirmative Action Plan.
- Assume full responsibility for the development and maintenance of an individual Professional Development Plan (PDP), in accordance with standards set forth in the college’s Board approved Quality Faculty Plan (QFP).
22. Exhibit commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy
23. Model professional behaviors, values and attitudes for students, colleagues and the
community.
23. Model professional behaviors, values and attitudes for students, colleagues and the
community.
Required Qualifications
1. Master’s degree in education, or another qualifying field with 18 hours of graduate courses
inEducation is required.
inEducation is required.
2. Demonstrated professional experience in the early childhood education field or Pre-K school
setting is required.
setting is required.
3. Knowledge of education foundations; educational psychology; technology in the classroom;
early childhood curriculum planning; early childhood administration; child health, safety, and
nutrition; infant/toddler care; child growth and development; establishing and supporting
family, teacher, and community relationships; public and private childcare settings;
determining and implementing developmental and learning interventions; and planning,
developing, and implementing programming for children ages birth through eight years of
age. Additional knowledge of Education programming across the grade spans (PreK-12) is
preferred.
early childhood curriculum planning; early childhood administration; child health, safety, and
nutrition; infant/toddler care; child growth and development; establishing and supporting
family, teacher, and community relationships; public and private childcare settings;
determining and implementing developmental and learning interventions; and planning,
developing, and implementing programming for children ages birth through eight years of
age. Additional knowledge of Education programming across the grade spans (PreK-12) is
preferred.
4. Two years of experience in direct instruction preferred; knowledge of course and curriculum
development, active and collaborative instructional techniques, instructional materials, as
wellas knowledge of the educational processes for adult learners is preferred.
development, active and collaborative instructional techniques, instructional materials, as
wellas knowledge of the educational processes for adult learners is preferred.
5. Community college teaching experience is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
SCC’s Division of Career and Technical Education is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
EEO Statement Summary
It is the policy of the Southeastern Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status in its program, activities, or employment practices.
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Title IX & Equity Coordinator, 1500 West Agency Road, West Burlington, Iowa 52655, 319-208-5101, equity@scciowa.edu, fax number 319-208-5005 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Title IX & Equity Coordinator, 1500 West Agency Road, West Burlington, Iowa 52655, 319-208-5101, equity@scciowa.edu, fax number 319-208-5005 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F069P
Open Date
04/21/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please answer the screening questions and make sure and upload your resume, cover letter, vita and transcripts in order to be considered for the position. Thank you .
Salary : $55,000
