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Adjunct Instructor - Traffic Safety School/Program (Non-Credit) Fox Valley Technical College Job Category Adjunct Faculty FVTC Worksite Appleton Main Campus Hours Per Week 8.75 Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace. Job Description Summary Adjunct Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the ongoing development of instructional strategies that promote student success. Job Description Essential Functions and Responsibilities The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Learning Facilitation - Foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Create learning experiences that integrate instructional technologies to maximize student success and multiple delivery methodologies such as hybrid, in-person, virtual, and on-line course delivery. • Assessment - Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful. Use data to measure quality outcomes related to student persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and learning and to design improvement strategies based on the evidence. • Classroom Management - Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student/engagement evaluation. Ensure course materials (including textbooks) are available to students. • Team Participation - Support the college by engaging in division, department and team activities, and meetings including planning, development, and budgeting, and staying current with internal and external changes and initiatives. • Business & Community Engagement - Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners by participating in advisory committees, external meetings, business visits, and community groups Collaborate with staff to recruit students, participate in recruitment events, and proactively promote the College and our programs. • Student Success & Support - Serve as an advocate for students and engage in activities that help students reach their goals by collaborating with Student Services staff to retain students, close achievement gaps, and help all students be successful. Advise students regarding class schedules, career information, internships, and other program-related information. • Professional Development - Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices, and teaching through professional development activities, networking with regional industry leaders, and the integration of new techniques and technology. Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation. Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities • Committee participation as requested • Team meeting participation as requested Minimum Qualifications Education/Experience Requirements: • Associate degree in a related field is required (Bachelor's degree is preferred). • Current certification by the https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/trans/106 as a General Traffic Safety, Group Dynamics, and Multiple Offender instructor. In evaluating candidates for this position, Fox Valley Technical College may consider an exception to the education and experience requirements in the event of emergency staffing situations, pending credentials, specialized expertise or renowned qualifications of candidate, emerging fields, or lack of candidate availability. Exceptions must be approved by the Vice President of Learning/Chief Academic Officer. Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements: • Teaching or training experience is desirable. • Proficiency utilizing learning management system. • Strong verbal communication skills. • Adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments, and circumstances to meet student needs. • Communicate effectively and professionally with various audiences. • Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by embracing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods. Group Dynamics Instructor Qualifications To be certified, a group dynamics traffic safety instructor shall meet at least 2 of the following 3 subsections, including sub. (1) (a), (2) (a) or (3) (a) from at least one subsection, at the time of application. An individual who does not meet a requirement specified in sub. (1) will be required to monitor a general traffic safety course: 1. Traffic safety experience equal to one of the following: • (a) Two years of occupational experience, or a comparable amount of experience and education in the area of traffic safety or a related field, such as driver education, law enforcement, fleet safety management, or experience in a safety related position with the division of motor vehicles. • (b) Monitor the WTC general traffic safety course plus have completed a one semester, or 45 hour, traffic safety studies or accident prevention course. 2. AODA experience equal to one of the following: • (a)Two years of occupational experience or a comparable amount of experience and education in the area of AODA counseling, education, or treatment or related fields, such as student assistance program director or employee assistance program director. • (b) Completed a minimum of 45 hours in an accredited college level course in the area of AODA education or treatment. 3. Group process experience equal to one of the following: • (a) Two years occupational experience in group process work or group coun
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