Description
Teach postsecondary education courses (e.g., curriculum, instruction, assessment, counseling, TESOL). Emphasizes high-quality teaching, course design, student mentoring, and supervision of clinical experiences; contributes to program assessment, collaboration, and service.
- • Develop and update syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and handouts.
- • Deliver lectures, demonstrations, and active-learning sessions to undergraduate and graduate students.
- • Facilitate discussions, labs, and peer-learning activities.
- • Assess and grade coursework, projects, and papers with timely feedback.
- • Design, evaluate, and revise course content and instructional methods.
- • Supervise and mentor students in fieldwork, practicums, and internships.
- • Hold regular office hours for advising and academic support.
- • Maintain attendance, grades, and other required academic records.
- • Compile, administer, and grade quizzes and examinations.
- • Select and procure textbooks, software, and instructional materials.
- • Advise students on program requirements, licensure pathways, and career options.
- • Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum alignment and assessment.
- • Stay current with educational research and standards through reading and conferences.
- • Participate in student recruitment, orientation, and placement activities.
- • Lead or contribute to in-service seminars and professional development for teachers.
- • Serve on departmental and institutional committees.
- • Coordinate course sections and support adjuncts or teaching assistants.
- • Compile reading lists and bibliographies for extended study.
- • Engage in limited scholarship of teaching and learning or program assessment projects.
- • Participate in campus and community outreach and events.
- • Advise or co-advise student clubs and organizations.
- • Liaise with partner schools and agencies to support clinical placements.
- • Use learning management systems and educational technologies effectively.
- • Uphold program accreditation and compliance requirements.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
