Job Description

Position

The Lead Instructor teaches in his/her assigned discipline, works with faculty to promote continuous improvement of instructional quality within the assigned program(s). The Lead Instructor is responsible for promoting student engagement, retention, and completion; providing academic advising and support for student success initiatives; and collaborating with faculty and campus departments to achieve institutional and departmental outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a faculty member, fulfills all the functions and responsibilities of teaching the assigned course load as directed by the DeanDirector of Education

• Demonstrates excellent teaching qualities and sets a positive example for other instructors regarding appropriate dress, class preparation, punctuality, student assessment, and a student-centered approach to classroom instruction.

• Serves as a subject matter expert for students, instructional staff, and advisory committees regarding academic curriculum.

• Provides leadership in developing, evaluating, and maintaining curricula and programs that respond to community needs, prepare students for success, and meet the requirements of the regulatory agencies.

• Leads and supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies that improve student enrollment, engagement, retention, academic success, externship/internship/clinical participation, and program completion outcomes.

• Works proactively with faculty and campus partners to identify barriers to student persistence and implement corrective actions.

• In the capacity of a qualified instructor, visit the externship sites if applicable, review the students’ performance, and conduct meetings with students.

• Monitors attendance, academic performance, SAP, course progression, and other student success indicators to identify at-risk students early. Develops intervention plans, conducts student success meetings, and collaborates with faculty and student services personnel to improve retention, persistence, and graduation outcomes.

• Monitors and ensures that all faculty and students are using Portico for attendance tracking where being used. If not using Portico, monitors and ensures that all faculty are entering attendance for their assigned courses directly after each scheduled class time. 

• Provides academic advising and coaching to students regarding program progression, academic performance, attendance, career goals, and successful completion of graduation requirements.

• Conducts or coordinates regular outreach to at-risk students and documents advising interactions, action plans, referrals, and follow-up activities designed to promote student success and retention.

• Develops a schedule of classes in a timely fashion and in consultation with their direct supervisor that is responsive to student needs and educational efficiencies.

• Coordinates with their direct supervisor to conduct classroom observations, faculty evaluations, performance reviews, conferences, in-services, and professional development sessions.

• Assists their direct supervisor in the hiring, training, development, and supervision of faculty and substitutes to cover classes as needed.

• Assists their direct supervisor in providing product knowledge training to the admissions personnel from time to time and prior to the implementation of new or updated program(s).

• Works with faculty to provide mentoring for new full-time and adjunct faculty.

• Organizes and conducts new employee orientations regarding program procedures, instructional issues, and New Faculty Training in LEARN

• Works with faculty to support course consistency in accordance with approved course syllabus and lesson plans.

• Maintains inventory of equipment, software, and supplies in the laboratory and classroom and monitors the cleanliness of the labs/classrooms.

• Monitors classroom and student safety and immediately reports safety concerns to their direct supervisor, the DeanDirector of Education, andor Campus President

1. Ensure that student surveys are completed at the end of each course

• Selects and engages in advisory board activities at least twice a year with the coordinated effort of Career Services, the DeanDirector of Education, and their direct supervisor.

• Assists Career Services in working with students prior to and after graduation in securing positions related to their area of training.

• Develops and maintains industry contacts for instructional and employment purposes.

• Keeps abreast of industry changes through participation in industry events and regular involvement in professional organizations.

• Organizes and implements programming designed to help graduates transition from school to employment.

• Adheres to and supports school policies and procedures as referenced in the employee handbook, faculty handbook, and catalog.

• Attends student orientation and graduation ceremonies.

• Performs other duties as may be specified by their direct supervisor, the DeanDirector of Education, or the Campus President

• Maintains Regular and reliable attendance

Skills/CompetenciesQualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of significant program-related/industry experience for Technical Instructor, or 4 years if leading an Academic Associate Degree Program at an ACCSC-approved campus.

• Documented expertise in academic subject areas as demonstrated by data sheets, diplomas, transcripts, certifications, and/or résumés.

• Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills.

• Ability to provide effective direction and leadership, and work effectively and collaboratively with others.

• Prior postsecondary-related teaching experience of at least 3 years.

• Depending on the program taught, a certificate, diploma, or degree, at least one degree higher than conferred for the program leading is preferred.

• Appropriate licenses and/or certifications depending upon discipline as per accreditation and state licensing standards.

ClassificationExempt

Work Hours: Evening hours, as well as daytime hours, on a regular basis

TravelNone

Working Environment Interior/Office

Location

Fortis Birmingham