Faculty - Mass Communications

POSITION TITLE:  Faculty (Professor of Mass Communications)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professor must have a PhD with research experience Associate Professor must have a PhD Assistant Professor must have a PhD Instructor must have a Master’s

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs. Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures. Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment. Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, holding classes the full period, calculating grades correctly prior to turning them in to the Registrar's Office, attending occasional on-campus functions after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends as requested. Maintains strict confidentiality of records and information. Develops departmental programs for majors, minors, professional areas and teaching certificates. Prepares program brochures and related exhibits for departmental public relations. Writes course outlines, submit course outlines to the Division Chair and teach course content. Meets scheduled classes promptly and engender appropriate classroom decorum and positive classroom discipline. Provides coverage of classes during absence of colleagues. Exhibits subject matter competence and pedagogical skill; prepare for classroom experiences that build upon the backgrounds of the students. Maintains records and prepare and transmit regularly scheduled reports and non-recurring reports promptly to the appropriate recipient. Keeps required office hours and be available on campus to confer with and advise students. Duties include ordering books, advising students with major or minor areas in the department and updating degree plans as requested. Maintains personal development through writing (proposals, etc) experiences, further studies, research, professional meetings and conferences of learned societies. Implements departmental programs. Belongs to professional organizations and actively participate in the work and meeting of these organizations. Shares research and professional accomplishments with the total College and the larger academic and professional community. Facilitates security, repair, maintenance and appropriate use of all equipment and laboratories. Participates in area, departmental, divisional and all College faculty meetings. Assists the College in its recruitment and retention efforts. Becomes acquainted with the history of the College, its goals and objectives. Serves as a role model both in and out of the classroom. Performs other professional duties as assigned.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Demonstrates
• Trustworthiness
• Confidence
• Enthusiasm
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Sound work ethics

• Proven Skills
• Listening skills
• Team player

SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor in accordance with provisions of the Jarvis Christian College Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION

• Success in the workplace depends on a strong commitment to the tasks assigned, respect for others and confidentiality in handling, and dealing with prospects, and sensitive constituent information Honesty, integrity, and treating others with respect are expected at all times. Good presentation skills which include, but not limited to, professional dress/business attire, excellent personal grooming, and excellent verbal, as well as, written skills.