DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

Faculty teach department courses and evaluate student performance pursuant to guidelines set by the department and the College. Faculty report to the Department Head within the Academic Unit. Faculty are responsible for preparing lesson plans, teaching aids, and instructional materials or activities for class. Faculty must maintain accurate records on students and submit pertinent data to the department and/or the College.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of subject;

• Provides students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subject(s);

• Establishes and maintains an organized and disciplined classroom/clinical/laboratory environment;

• Encourages student participation;

• Evaluates students’ performance based on course learning outcomes;

• Responds to students and provide students with assistance and guidance;

• Assists students as faculty advisor and holds office hours;

• Provides tutorial help to students; Prepares course syllabi, outlines and develops course outcomes;

• Aligns learning activities with Departmental course outcomes;

• Serves on departmental, unit, and college committees;

• Responsible for contributing to and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative College environment;

• Adheres to all County, College, and Department policies and follow the process as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct;

• Fulfills all duties as required in the FFECC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity towards promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment. Good knowledge of field of specialization; knowledge of or experience in implementing a variety of teaching strategies; awareness of the value of technology as a tool for teaching; experience with computerized student record management; ability to develop educational programs; ability to teach effectively at the college level; initiative and resourcefulness; industrious and dependability; ability to get along well with others; effective communication skills experience teaching a diverse student body; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in area of specialization plus a minimum of 24 hours of appropriate advanced study. Must have had courses in educational methodology, three (3) years clinical experience preferably with periodontal emphasis, active NYS Dental Hygiene License, and current BLS certificate.