STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: COMMUNITY COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR
Class Code: 2082-18 Date Established: 08-16-07
Occupational Code:
7-3-9 Date of Last Revision:
BASIC PURPOSE: To educate students in one or more subjects
within a relevant technology or academic area of specialization as outlined in
a prescribed program curriculum and to participate in departmental and/or
institutional activities that support the mission of the college.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Teaches
assigned academic course schedule in a classroom, laboratory, and/or
clinic/field experience setting as appropriate for the academic program.
·
Prepares
instructional materials that integrate theory with applications and clearly
outline course and program goals and requirements and comply with established
course content.
·
Establishes
sound classroom practices and management that responds to diverse academic
needs and maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with
their learning needs.
·
Observes all
academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations.
·
Oversees
student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate
records of student progress and accomplishments, and interprets these to
students.
·
Participates
in departmental activities and supports departmental operations by attending
meetings, maintaining educational equipment and spaces, preparing requisitions
for instructional equipment, supplies or classroom materials, participating in
course and program reviews, contributing to departmental initiatives, and
maintaining contact with business and industry within the specialized field of
instruction.
·
Participates
in college sponsored recruitment and retention activities by attending
admissions events, student orientations, and award ceremonies, and/or advising
student activity groups.
·
Remains
current within the specialized field of instruction through participation in
relevant professional associations and educational and training
activities. Utilizes appropriate
instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching
effectiveness and college operations/communication.
·
Demonstrates
ethical and professional behavior.
·
Serves on
college or system committees, as assigned.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in developing formats and
procedures for special applications OR in investigating and reviewing the use
of equipment and data for a specialized function.
Knowledge: Requires logical or scientific understanding
to analyze problems of a specialized or professional nature in a particular
field.
Impact: Requires responsibility for contributing to
immediate, ongoing agency objectives by facilitating the direct provision of
services to the public or other state agencies.
Errors at this level result in inaccurate reports or invalid test
results and require a significant investment of time and resources to detect.
Supervision: Requires partial supervision of other
employees doing work which is related or similar to the supervisor, including
assigning job duties, providing training, giving instructions and checking
work.
Working Conditions: Requires performing regular job functions in
a controlled environment with minimal exposure to disagreeable job elements and
little risk of hazard to physical or mental health.
Physical Demands: Requires light work, including continuous
walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of time as well as
occasional strenuous activities such as reaching or bending.
Communication: Requires explaining facts, interpreting
situations, or advising individuals of alternative or appropriate courses of
action. This level also requires
interviewing or eliciting information from state employees or members of the
general public.
Complexity: Requires a combination of job functions to
establish facts, to draw daily operational conclusions, or to solve practical
problems. This level also requires
providing a variety of alternative solutions where only limited standardization
exists.
Independent Action: Requires objective assessment in analyzing
and developing new work methods and procedures subject to periodic review and
in making decisions according to established technical, professional or
administrative standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
General Education, Nursing, Allied Health, and Non-Technical
Disciplines:
Education: Master’s degree from a regionally
accredited college or university with major study in a subject area closely
related to the teaching assignment.
Possession of a Master’s degree in Education shall require twelve
(12) graduate credits in a subject area closely related to the teaching
assignment and a Bachelor’s degree in a subject area closely related to
the teaching assignment.
Experience: Two (2) years of teaching experience in the
subject area, or two (2) years of business or industry experience directly
related to the field of the teaching assignment.
Professional Technical:
Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college
or university with major study in a subject area closely related to the
teaching assignment. Possession of a
Bachelor’s degree in Education shall require an Associate’s degree
in a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment.
Experience: Three years of teaching experience in the
subject area or three years of business or industry experience directly related
to the field of the teaching assignment.
Occupational Technical:
Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college
or university with major study in a subject area closely related to the
teaching assignment. Possession of a
Bachelor’s degree in Education shall require an Associate’s degree
in a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment.
Experience: Three years of teaching experience in the subject area or
three years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of
the teaching assignment.
OR
Education: Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited
college or technical school with major study in a subject area closely related
to the teaching assignment.
Experience: Five years of teaching experience in the subject area or
five years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of
the teaching assignment.
Teaching Disciplines:
Each teaching
discipline category shall be determined by the community college system.
License/Certification: Applicants must possess the required license,
certification, or registration as required for performing job accountabilities
in a recognized professional or technical field. All additional license, certification, and
registration requirements shall be determined by the college and must be
specified on the supplemental job description and approved by the CCS Director
of Human Resources prior to recruitment.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of teaching methods and materials,
problems and subject matter as relates to course of instruction. Knowledge of the principles, methods,
techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in postsecondary teaching. Knowledge of educational standards and
procedures in the Technical Institute or College to which assigned. Ability to work with and secure the
cooperation of others. Ability to
maintain comprehensive records of the progress and development of the
individual student. Evidence of good
professional attitude. Must be willing
to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as
determined by the agency appointing
authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of
general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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