Beaufort County Community College

LEAD INSTRUCTOR HANDBOOK

9/8/2015

Beaufort County Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 252-940-6203 for questions about the accreditation of Beaufort County Community College.

Beaufort County Community College Lead Instructor Handbook

Table of Contents

  1. Definition...... Page 1

II.Distinguishing Characteristics...... Page 2

III.Experience and Training Guidelines...... Page 3

1.Experience...... Page 3

2.Training...... Page 3

IV.Other Qualifications...... Page 4

  1. Knowledge...... Page 4
  2. Abilities...... Page 4

V.Duties...... Page 6

1.Administrative and Supervisory Responsibilities...... Page 6

2.Curriculum Development...... Page 8

3.Professional Development / Continuing Education...... Page 9

4.Adjunct Faculty Recommendation...... Page 9

Beaufort County Community College Lead Instructor Handbook

I. DEFINITION

I.DEFINITION

To lead, oversee, and participate in the work of faculty responsible for providing classroom and laboratory instructional services; and to perform a variety of administrative tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

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II. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

II.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Lead instructors are distinguished from other faculty by a higher level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Lead instructors perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to faculty and are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to their assigned area of responsibility. Supervision is received from the Academic Dean. Lead instructors exercise functional and technical supervision over instructional faculty within purview.

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III. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

III.EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

1.Experience

A.Two to three years of increasingly responsible classroom instruction experience preferred.

B. For nursing faculty, a minimum of two years of full-time employment in clinical nursing as a registered nurse is required.

2.Training

A.A degree from an accredited college or university or specialized training at the level required to meet SACS criteria for academic and professional preparation of the assigned area of instruction.

B.For nursing faculty, evidence of academic preparation consistent with the North Carolina Board of Nursing’s Approval of Nursing Programs: Process and Standards is required. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required for the LPN Program Coordinator, while the ADN Program Director must have both bachelors and master’s degrees, one of which should be in nursing. It is preferred that the master’s degree be in nursing.

Each program and/or content area may be assigned a lead instructor. The lead instructor is assigned by the Vice President of Academics in consultation with the Academic Dean based on academic qualifications, experience, and ability.

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IV. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

IV. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

1.Knowledge

A. Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive and modern academic program.

B. Principles of lead supervision and training.

C.Methods and techniques of classroom and laboratory instruction related to the area of work assigned.

D. Operational characteristics of instructional equipment and tools used in the classroom or laboratory.

E. Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration.

F. Principles and practices of curriculum development and instructional teaching strategies.

G. Current trends, research findings, and developments in the area of assignment.

2.Abilities

A. Lead, organize, and review the work of instructional faculty in the area of work assigned.

B. Independently perform classroom and laboratory instructional activities in the area of work assigned.

C. Research and develop new courses and instructional programs.

D. Interpret, explain, and enforce college policies and procedures.

E. Operate a variety of instructional equipment in a safe and effective manner.

F. Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

G. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

H. Effectively direct the activities of the academic area to which assigned in support of the college.

I. Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.

J. Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

K. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

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V. DUTIES

V. DUTIES

1.Administrative & Supervisory Responsibilities

  1. Schedule, conduct, and attend faculty meetings as required.
  1. Fill in for other instructors as needed.
  1. Review available instructional materials.
  1. Maintain laboratory equipment and supply inventory levels.
  1. Test and make minor repairs on equipment; estimate time, materials, and equipment required for various assignments; requisition materials and supplies as required.
  1. Submit requests for materials, supplies, and equipment to upper level instructional staff as a part of the annual budget process.
  1. May submit requisitions for facilities needs based on space evaluation.
  1. Submit class schedules and book orders for courses in assigned program areas.
  1. Ensure faculty maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and data bases according to program needs or accreditation requirements.
  1. Collaborate with instructors in the creation of syllabi; the establishment of objectives, competencies, and assessments; and the selection of textbooks, periodicals, and other resources.
  1. Plan and conduct advisory committee meetings.
  1. Assist the Academic Dean in long- and short-range planning and determining an annual budget.
  1. Recruit, mentor, and evaluate qualified adjunct instructors (in conjunction with other full-time faculty members in the discipline, as appropriate).
  1. Recommend adjuncts in conjunction with the Academic Dean. (See below 4. Adjunct Faculty Recommendation.)
  1. Ensure the adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures.
  1. Verify the work of assigned faculty for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
  1. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  1. Maintain professionalism which supports:
  • making sound decisions;
  • responding to questions; and
  • demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

S.Conduct performance evaluations of faculty in the department.

T.Ensure that syllabi are accurately posted to the associated Blackboard site for all sections of all courses being taught each semester.

U.Supervise instruction by:

  • Providing guidance on course standards
  • Ensuring consistency across multiple sections
  • Rotation of faculty through courses
  • Encouraging innovation

V. Train instructors (especially new instructors) in the following areas:

a.Classroom or laboratory instruction methods, techniques, and in assembling and using equipment.

b. Book orders

(1)Estimating book needs.

(2)Soliciting custom ISBN numbers for book packages (books, supplements, DVDs, etc.) .

(3)Placing book orders.

c.Scheduling classes

(1) When, where, and how many.

(2)Coordination with other departments.

(3) Consultation of curriculum flows, which is important so that students have access to the classes they need, when they need them.

(4) Coordination with ECHS, BCS, Columbia, Hyde, PCA and Terra Ceia.

Note: Current scheduling procedures are very tedious. Everything is done manually which leads to potential scheduling conflicts that have to be resolved.

d.10% and End of Semester Reports

(1) Overseeing the process.

(2)Ensuring compliance and correct work.

e.Other training:

  • Advising
  • Registration
  • Colleague---the end of semester grade submission process
  • FERPA
  • Smart board
  • iClickers
  • Advisory panels
  • Developing unit plans and budget needs

2.Curriculum Development

  1. Lead, plan, provide training to, and review the work of faculty responsible for providing classroom instruction and laboratory demonstration services relating to a specific academic program.
  1. Communicate with upper level instructional staff regarding ongoing implementation and evaluation of assigned instructional programs; participate in systematic program evaluation.
  1. Lead and participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and change.
  1. Work with other full- and part-time faculty in the discipline or program area to ensure the quality and appropriateness of all course offerings relative to the North Carolina Community College System Curriculum Standards.
  1. Responsible for degree and/or program and/ or content coordination, curriculum development and review.Note: Before a new course can be added, a course number changed, or a course description rewritten, a Curriculum Change Packet must be completed and approved by the Curriculum Committee. This process is coordinated by the Academic Dean.
  1. Assist the Dean of Division every semester in preparing academic schedules and in selecting textbooks (in consultation with other full-time faculty members in the discipline, if any), and submitting accurate and timely information for the division schedule and textbook order.

3. Professional Development/Continuing Education

A.Stay abreast of new developments and changes in various assigned academic fields.

B.Participate in professional development programs.

C.Perform workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs as appropriate.

4.Adjunct Faculty Recommendation

The process for recommending Adjunct Faculty is noted below. Please note that all recommendations shall be directed to the Academic Dean, not just Human Resources (HR). If the correct process is not followed, HR will reroute the request back to the Academic Dean. The role of the Lead instructor is strictly to recommend an Adjunct, not to offer employment.

A.The lead instructor recommends an adjunct to the Academic Dean. This can be done via email.

B. Once the potential adjunct has turned in ALL required documents of the application to HR, HR will notify the Academic Dean. Either the Academic Dean or Vice President of Academics will review the prospective adjunct’s transcripts.

C. Once the Academic Dean has approved an adjunct, the Academic Dean will email a recommendation to the Vice President of Academics and the Vice President of Academics will send the approval to HR.

D.The appropriate Academic Dean and the Vice President of Academics must approve all adjunct appointments. NO ONE SHOULD BE TEACHING AT BCCC WITHOUT FOLLOWING THIS PROCESS.

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