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An instructors performance is evaluated by criteria that are consistent with the Cowley College Mission and Vision statement. Cowley`s statement of academic freedom supports the free and open exchange of academic concepts and ideas as part of classroom activities. At the same time, the instructor evaluation process helps ensure that the equally important principle of academic integrity is also followed. With these two principles in mind, instructor teaching performance is measured against the letter and spirit of the mission and vision statement as well as the following expectations.

The instructor teaching criteria are stated in the numbered items. The lettered items are examples of how the requirements will be met, although other items may be added, where appropriate, for individual departments.

Position: Electromechanical Maintenance Technology Instructor

Status: Full Time

Location: Arkansas City and Wellington

Start: August 1, 2024

Department: Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Closing Date: Open until filled

Cowley Colleges Career and Technical Education department is seeking a full-time Electromechanical Maintenance Instructor. This position is responsible for effectively managing the program and successfully teaching students within the program.

Full-time and Part-time Instructor expectations:

Provide appropriate and effective instruction that demonstrates student learning

• Provide syllabi using approved format and make available to students as directed in Syllabus Procedure.
• Ensure that each course contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and maintains effective pedagogy.
• Evaluate students work according to departmental/professional standards, use appropriate subject matter, select appropriate learning materials and instructional methods which may include a variety of assessment measures and techniques to demonstrate a complete picture of student learning (e.g., classroom assessments, oral presentations, exams, portfolios, journals, projects, etc.).
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback to students regarding their progress.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Meet scheduled classes and begin and end class at scheduled time.
• Keep accurate records of attendance and grades and submit all reports and other requested information promptly and accurately as determined by Academic Affairs.
• Respect student rights as specified by college policies and procedures and applicable federal and state laws or regulations; create a learning environment that respects equity and diversity.
• Stay current in the scholarship of specific discipline and teaching methodology and maintain any certifications relevant to field.
• Participate in professional development activities to stay current in skills and knowledge as they relate to the discipline, teaching and student success.

Attend on-campus workshops related to the teaching field or to learning in general when scheduling permits.

Support student engagement inside and outside of class

• Post and maintain office hours if appropriate or identify acceptable means of communication to students and others.
• Encourage students to contact you with questions.
• Provide information about available resources outside of class: Internet, library, or tutoring.
• Be able to use and explain Internet research materials and other college resources and support services.
• Be able to use and explain to students how to locate and use reference materials available via electronic means through Cowleys online library databases.
• Be able to explain to students how to make contact with ollege resources such as disability services, financial aid, counseling, and assist when possible in facilitating the development of student study groups.

Support the department and the college

If tasked to do so, actively engage in textbook selections and make book recommendations in a timely manner.

Actively engage in course schedule requests and respond to course schedule inquiries on time.

Participate in department meetings; required for full-time, optional for part-time.

Actively support recruitment and retention of students.

Exercise good stewardship of college facilities and materials.

Advise administration of unsafe conditions, potential hazards and accidents in a timely manner.

Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeco