4-6 teaching load hours as defined by the faculty workload policy

19-21 clock hours of class preparation/evaluations and student coaching including observations, if needed

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.)

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.

Teach courses by alternative delivery methods as needed. The teaching load could include teaching at other facilities in Benton or Washington County and/or during the evenings or weekends. Teaching assignments will depend on the program, the course, and the needs of the students.

Attend departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings.

Establishing relationships with Siloam Springs, Gentry, Gravette, and Decatur school districts

Establishing relationships with early childhood programs in Siloam Springs, Gentry, Gravette, Decatur

Placing students at early childhood programs for apprenticeship hours

Tracking student data and apprenticeship hours

Assisting with grant data tracking (surveys, etc.)

Recruiting additional students into the program for subsequent cohorts

Coaching students regarding persisting in the program, completing schoolwork, developing knowledge regarding developmentally appropriate classroom practices, etc.

Observing students working with children in the early childhood programs

Obtain feedback from early childhood programs regarding student performance during apprenticeship hours

Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic

and social programs.

Knowledge of campus and community resources.

Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to

campus academic and social programs.

Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs.

Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations.

Ability to compile information into report form.