Temporary Full-Time Faculty, EMS

The following list of duties applies to a full-time NWACC faculty member. Please note that some faculty positions include a combination of teaching and administrative or service duties, as noted below. (Refer to Faculty Workload Policy 5009.)

• 15 teaching load hours as defined in the faculty workload policy

• 10 clock hours of class preparation/evaluations

• Some combination of the following that equals 15 clock hours: class-related office hours; general student development services; three “committee” hours a week (“Committee” is defined broadly as committee work, club sponsorship, work on advisory boards, tutoring, etc. This would be considered the faculty member’s service to the college.)

Instruction:

• Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course's standard course outline as a guide.

• The standard teaching load for full-time faculty teaching credit courses is 15 load hours per semester during the nine-month employment period.  Faculty on 12-month appointments teach 12 load hours in the summer for a total of 42 load hours annually.12-month faculty may substitute other duties as assigned by their supervisor for the 12 load hours during the summer semester.

• Furthermore, several faculty positions include a combination of teaching and administrative or service duties. On occasion, faculty may receive a reduced instructional load to complete other duties related to the function of the college. Each semester's instructional load will be assigned by the faculty member's supervisor, which will be determined by the nature of the position, the needs of the department, and workload guidelines established by college policy. (Policy 5009)

• Develop course curriculum, course handouts, lectures, labs, and presentations.

• Participate in program level learning assessment. Participation includes helping articulate learning outcomes, choosing, and administering measures, evaluating student performance, and suggesting changes to improve student learning.

• Work with other faculty and administrators in developing program curriculum, standards, and policies, including reviewing and participating in textbook selection process where appropriate.

• Schedule, supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in clinical, internship, observation, field experience, and similar settings as appropriate for the course or program.

• Be available to meet with students. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester.

• Assign grades, maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations, and submit grades and records by established deadlines.

• Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities, such as office hours and meetings at the designated times. A faculty member should inform the supervisor if he or she is unable to meet a class on time.

• Some combination of the following that equals 15 clock hours: class-related office hours; general student development services; three “committee” hours a week (“Committee” is defined broadly as committee work, club sponsorship, work on advisory boards, tutoring, etc. This would be considered the faculty member’s service to the college.)

• Tutor at facilities in both Benton and Washington Counties. Tutor during day, afternoon, night, and/or weekend.

• Attend departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings.

Professional Development:

The following are examples of what may be considered professional development. Some of these may be required based on the nature of the program, division, and/or college policy.

• Participate in faculty evaluation process.

• Remain current in academic or program discipline, including attending professional conferences and maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate.

• Receive training or stay current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning.

• Participate in college professional development activities.

Service to the College:

The following are examples of what may be considered service to the college. Some of these may be required based on the nature of the program, division, and/or college policy.

• Serve on standing and ad hoc committees, programmatic advisory boards, hiring committees, or faculty senate (“Committee” is defined broadly as committee work, club sponsorship, work on advisory boards, tutoring, etc.).

• Attend local, regional, state, or national meetings where required or necessary for the discipline.

• Mentor and/or assist in orienting new faculty either formally or informally.

• Serve as a liaison for Early College Experience faculty.

• Attend commencement or other ceremonies appropriate to the faculty member's discipline or program.

• Perform other academically related duties as assigned by the instructor's supervisor.

• Participate in faculty business meetings and forums.

• Participate in community and other educational activities outside of the college to promote and market the college, programs, and/or students and graduates.

• An activity or assignment is not considered service to the college if the faculty member receives a stipend, release time, or other additional payment or benefit for their participation.   However, reimbursement for, or payment of, incurred travel/business expenses, pursuant to College policy and/or Federal or State regulation, is allowed.

• Faculty teaching in some academic areas may have other duties assigned based on the requirements for courses, degrees, certificates, and accrediting bodies. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Facilitates student learning, provides effective instruction, and performs evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course’s standard course outline as a guide

• Develops course curriculum, course handouts, lectures, labs, and presentations

• Participates in program level learning assessment

• Participation includes helping articulate learning outcomes, choosing and administering measures, evaluating student performance, and suggesting changes to improve student learning

• Develops classroom curriculum and online education for sections assigned by the Program Director

• Advises incoming students and assists with registration as needed

• Communicates and supervises students in clinical education rotations to include: educating students on clinical education policies, assessment and supervision expectations for each clinical, student assessment and CI assessment procedures

• Reviews Preceptor performed student evaluations and determining clinical education grade

• Collects and organizes pertinent information from clinical education sites, students, and CI’s and sharing with faculty during curricular review and/or in Program meeting and Advisory Board meetings

• Reviews/revises/updates/implements student Professional Development Plan

• Assists Program Director with student recruitment and Program marketing

• Participates in student advising and remediation as appropriate for prospective & current EMS students

• Represents Northwest Arkansas Community College to outside organizations and to the community in a positive, professional manner

• Assists with competency examinations

• Assists with student selection process

• Assists the Program Director in reviewing the Student Policy & Procedure Manual, Program Policy & Procedure Manual, Admission Procedures & Application Process for the Program

• Attends and provides student assessment for student conferences

• Travels to clinical sites for site visits

• Attends and assists Program Director with student orientation to Program

• Assists Program Director with special projects

• Performs other duties as required