TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE
Tyler Junior College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) and is
recognized as one of the leading two-year institutions in America.
One of the oldest junior colleges in Texas, the College was
established in 1926 with a mission of providing the finest academic
education for freshmen and sophomore students. Tyler Junior College
remains committed to that goal while also recognizing the changing
role of community colleges and the need to provide quality training
for technical fields.
Tyler, population about 83,000, is the seat of Smith County and is
located approximately 100 miles east of Dallas. The College District
serves a population of approximately 174,000 and includes 830 square
miles of territory in six public school districts located in two
counties.
Tyler Junior College is a public comprehensive community college with
an outstanding record of academic quality offering 45 associate degree
options and 35 certificate options. The College serves approximately
8,000 students enrolling for credit in academic and vocational
programs and 15,000 students in its continuing education program.
Along with its superb academic programs, Tyler Junior College boasts
a 75-acre, tree lined campus, a vibrant student life, eight residence
halls, nationally ranked men’s and women’s intercollegiate
athletic programs, and a broad array of student organizations. For the
business community, TJC’s Regional Training and Development Complex
provides specialized training according to the needs of business,
industry and governmental agencies.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Tyler Junior College welcomes the application of any qualified
candidate and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.
Only applicants meeting minimum stated qualifications will be
considered as candidates.
Upon receipt of the preliminary application materials requested on
the reverse side of this posting, your application for the position
will be acknowledged in writing to verify receipt of your letter
and/or credentials. An Application For Employment form will be sent at
that time.
An Application For Employment form must be completed in full
following all instructions and signed as the primary application
document. The information in your application will be used to evaluate
your employment, education, training, skills and experience.
Falsification of any part of the Application For Employment will void
the Application and any actions based on it. A resume’ is requested
and is accepted as a supplement to the application form.
To qualify as meeting a required or preferred degree requirement, all
conditions for earning that degree must be completed prior to the
effective date of employment. You must provide documentation relating
to the college/university course(s), degree(s), or certificate(s)
completed. Such documentation shall include copies of official or
unofficial transcripts, diploma/certificates or other verification
from the college, university or school. Unofficial transcripts will be
required at the time of an on-campus interview, and certified
transcripts will be required before any appointment to a position is
considered official.
To assure consideration as an applicant for this position, your
application materials must be received or post-marked no later than
the Application Deadline date listed on the posting.
A limited number of applicants selected from the applicant pool for
this position will be invited to the campus for interviews. If you are
selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring
office/school.
Following the employment of a finalist all applicants will be
notified in writing that the position has been filled.
INSTRUCTOR/DEPARTMENT CHAIR, SIGN LANGUAGE
DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: August 2008
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position Will Remain Open Until Filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of interest, resume, application
and copies of official transcripts to: Director, Human Resources,
Tyler Junior College
JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a full-time, nine-month instructional
faculty position responsible to the dean, university studies. The
duties for the position are as follows:
Teaching courses and serving as role model for faculty members in
the department.
Developing curriculum and ensuring it is up to date with current
practices of the profession.
Coordinating a plan that ensures department effectiveness and
department specific accreditation as appropriate.
Coordinating and executing a plan that ensures quality instruction.
Developing and maintaining links to high schools,
colleges/universities, and all external learning sites. Coordinating
course and department articulation.
Representing departments to community and prospective students.
Recruiting students, as well, as advising new and current students.
Developing and keeping records of practicum placements and job
placements.
Meeting all applicable deadlines.
Recruiting and maintaining a quality part-time faculty pool. Ensure
inclusion of part-time faculty in meetings, faculty development
activities, and internal processes
Maintaining catalog accuracy for area of responsibility.
Coordinating scheduling and registration processes including summer
registration.
Coordinating department-specific professional development and
ensuring follow-up of professional development activities.
Preparing and administering budgets.
Conducting and documenting department meetings regularly to ensure
involvement by all faculty in department activities.
Coordinating advisory committee activities where applicable and
maintaining records of Advisory Committee meetings.
Coordinating enrollment management for assigned area.
Coordinating continuing education offerings for assigned area.
Maintaining in working order all equipment entrusted to the
department.
Maintaining contemporary knowledge in area of responsibility.
Conducting periodic evaluations of all part-time and full-time
temporary faculty, and participating, as directed by the instructional
dean, in the evaluation of all other full-time faculty, and of any
other employee assigned to the department.
Ensuring compliance with any State and federal laws which may apply
to the department, its courses, or to its faculty.
Performing other duties as assigned by dean, university studies.
EQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in sign language required, Master’s
preferred.
2. Interpreter certification—BEI Advanced (or Level III) or RID
CI/CT or related experience.
3. Teaching experience—3-5 years.
4. Experience in management preferred.
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