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:

 

·           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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