Position Summary

The instructor is responsible for teaching courses and implementing the instructional program in accordance with course syllabi, college policies and Alabama Community College System guidelines. This individual will advise and recruit students, assist in updating curricula, maintain teaching equipment, serve on college committees and support the total mission of the College. The instructor will coordinate instructional activities with the Division Director when applicable and perform other duties as assigned. Position requires extensive knowledge of the instructional discipline.

Salary Schedule-D1 1B

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform assignments and maintain duty hours in accordance with the current faculty schedule. Classes may be taught at either campus or at an off-campus site. Classes may be scheduled day, evening or weekends to meet student needs.
• Teach courses as assigned in accordance with the course syllabi, facilitate student learning, and assist in implementing the total instructional program.
• Promote safety throughout the total instructional program.
• Maintain instructional related records including student attendance, student grades, enrollment records, competency records, student's plan of study, etc.
• Provide timely and accurate “Student No-Show” reports. These reports require instructor signatures and instructors are potentially financially liable for inaccurate reporting.
• Maintain classroom and laboratory equipment, supplies, and environments which promote learning to perform in the current and emerging work world environments.
• Complete required surveys and student data requests.
• Communicate with program advisory committee members, employers, and former students to receive guidance for upgrading curriculum and instruction.
• Provide academic advisement and assistance to students in career decision-making program planning, registration, and job seeking.
• Follow up on graduates and former students.
• Coordinate with the career placement office to identify potential employment opportunities for students and to identify students interested in job placement.
• Assist in developing and upgrading course syllabi and other curriculum materials.
• Manage live work activities, records, and materials where included in the curriculum.
• Serve on college committees as needed to support the total mission of the college.
• Promote the specific instructional program and the total institution within the occupational area and throughout the community.
• Recruit students for classes.
• Assist in recruiting, orienting, and supporting instructors to teach courses in area of responsibility.
• Contribute to the welfare and advancement of the total community.
• Keep up to date with teaching methodology, occupational information, and technology through professional development activities.
• Incorporate technology into the teaching/learning experience.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations communicated through memos, staff meetings, and professional development workshops.
• Adhere to annual faculty evaluations.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and appropriate test and measurement devices.
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service programs, and other college programs and functions, such as commencement and award ceremonies.
• Participate fully in the institutional planning process and assist in carrying out the overall instructional mission of the College.
• Maintain compliance with college and program related accreditation and certification standards.
• Retain and submit documentation as requested to support accreditation efforts
• Perform other duties as directed by the Division Director and/or Associate Dean of Career/Technical Education.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution with three (3) or more years recent full-time work experience in the occupational or technical field.
• Must possess an EPA certification and licensure from the Alabama Board of Heating and Air.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 27 semester hours in the teaching field and six (6) years of documented full-time work experience in the teaching field; OR Bachelor’s Degree with specialized coursework equivalent to the community or technical college program and six (6) years of documented full-time work experience in the teaching field.
• Successful completion of an approved occupational examination within the first year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage complicated tasks.
• Ability to utilize a PC and related hardware and software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Application Procedures/Additional Information

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
• A current resume, including three (3) references.
• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

Annual Leave
Not applicable
(off between terms)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans.