Central Piedmont Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college.I. Mastery of Subject Matter
a. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
b. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
c. Connect their subject matter with related fields.
d. Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional
organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
e. Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when
appropriate.

II. Teaching Performance
a. Teach a course load appropriate to their field or discipline.
b. Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
c. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
d. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
e. Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, telecourses, interactive technology, when appropriate.
f. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
g. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
h. Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.
i. Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.

III. Evaluation of Student Learning
a. Establish meaningful learning student learning outcomes for courses/programs.
b. Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
c. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
d. Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division
administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
e. Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

IV. Support of College Policies and Procedures
a. Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment.
b. Teach credit or non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed.
c. Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation.
d. Serve as faculty advisor within the current college advisement system.
e. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies.
f. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
g. Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
h. Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
i. Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures

V. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities
a. Serves on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
b. Participate in meeting and events required by the college, division, and program
administrators.
c. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program
administrators.
d. Support both part-time and full-time colleagues.
e. Contribute to program and division curriculum development processes.
f. Participate in graduation ceremonies
g. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff
and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

VI. Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs
a. Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.
b. Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and
channels.
c. Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals on the college
and its constituents.
d. Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs.
e. Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty and staff.

Bachelor?s degree in Nursing (BSN), two years of full-time experience as a registered nurse in a clinical nursing practice and a current unrestricted RN license to practice in NC.
If newly employed in a full-time faculty position on or after January 1, 2016, the faculty member must hold a Bachelor?s degree or obtain a graduate degree in nursing within five years of initial full-time employment.
Prior to or within the first three years of employment, have education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to faculty assignment.

 This preparation may be demonstrated by one of the following:
A. Completion of 45 contact hours of Board-approved continuing education courses
B. Completion of a certificate program in nursing education
C. Nine semester hours of graduate course work in adult learning and learning principles
D. National certification in nursing education
E. Documentation of successful completion of structured, individualized development activities
of at least 45 contact hours approved by the Board.
*Criteria for approval shall include content in the faculty role in the curriculum
implementation, curricular objectives to be met and evaluated, review of strategies for
identified student population, and expectations of student and faculty performance.

Preferred Qualifications:
? Master?s degree in Nursing (MSN)
? Teaching experience in a community college or college setting

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