Require Faculty - English in Oakdale, PA
Job title: Faculty - English
Company: Pittsburgh Technical College
Job description: This position is based in PTC's Oakdale, PA location and the person selected must be able to attend classes and events on campus. All PTC employees must live within the states of PA, OH, and WV. Thank you
Commitment to Mission
This position has an obligation to uphold the mission of Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to PTC students and employees is essential.
About PTC
Pittsburgh Technical College is a private, non-profit and regionally accredited institution committed to higher education excellence and focused on academic and professional success. Located in Western Pennsylvania since 1946, PTC awards associate and bachelor's degrees and certificates in these areas: Business, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Design and Engineering Technology, Healthcare, Nursing, Information Systems and Technology, Trades Technology, and Energy and Electronics Technology. The PTC college experience is empowering and culminates in internships and clinical rotations for on-campus, degree-seeking students.
Purpose of Job
Faculty of Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) are expected to perform the duties enumerated in the formal Job Description; to fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the PTC Board of Trustees and outlined in the Policy Manual; and to comply with both state and federal regulations and policy.
Deliver coursework in General Education as primary job function in both the on campus and online modality to a diverse population
Assist in curriculum development that supports industry best practices and workforce demands to prepare graduates for entry and mid-level employment opportunities.
Education Requirements
- Master's Degree in field: English or related field is required
- State Teaching Certification not required.
- A minimum of four years' full-time related work experience or an equivalent combination of professional and educational experience required
- Preference given to candidates with secondary and post-secondary prior teaching experience
- Experience using a learning management system to deliver online coursework preferred
- Serve as a role model for the students by demonstrating an excellent work ethic; portraying professionalism, and a commitment to personal growth and the on-going assessment and evaluation of their teaching
- Support PTC community events and activities.
- Demonstrate and promote high ethical standards and academic integrity supporting the atmosphere of collegiality, respect, and inclusion.
- Teach and support curriculum and assessment initiatives in both on campus and online courses
- Collaborate with academic leadership and program faculty to deliver course learning materials, assessments, and competencies to students
- Support students with achieving course competencies through scheduled course time, office hours, and feedback
- Grade student assessments within a week (or 72 hours for online courses) and record attendance, grades, and information regarding student progress in the Student Information System (SIS).
- Prepare students for entry level employment