Tishomingo and Ardmore, Oklahoma 

Faculty Job Description-General Faculty

(Job descriptions will have specific duties for your Academic Area)

Overview:

Murray State College is a thriving rural open-door community college that provides personal growth and professional success opportunities to students of all educational backgrounds.  Employees at MSC  flourish in a family-like environment that offers collegiate support and opportunities for advancement.

Located in the heart of the Chickasaw Nation, MSC’s service area is comprised of small towns with low cost of living and numerous natural attractions which offer fishing, hiking, and camping.  Conveniently located within a two-hour drive of Dallas and Oklahoma City, MSC offers the best of both worlds: small-town life with access to big-city offerings.

 General Description/Primary Purpose:

 Classification: Full-Time Faculty

Academic Rank: Instructor

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience, plus Fringe Benefits

Appointment: 10-month appointment

General Job Functions

1. Demonstrate scholarly standards of academic excellence and rigor and exhibit the traits befitting that of a distinguished faculty member.
2. Demonstrate experience and/or willingness to learn and use state-of-the-art technology in the delivery of instruction and other office duties.
3. Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity as it impacts curricula and instructional practices and shows a willingness to work effectively in a culturally diverse workplace and not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran.
4. Support the mission of the college.
5. Promote and maintain a positive attitude of service toward students, coworkers, and others.
6. Participate in community service activities and programs.
7. Promote and support service-learning activities.
8. Develop and use assessment of student learning methods at least every week and contribute to campus-wide assessment projects.
9. Use appropriate evaluation instruments to measure student progress at specified intervals.
10. Follow grading guidelines as set forth in the faculty handbook.
11. Submit assessment of student learning data into Taskstream course management software each semester and make modifications to teaching methods as needed.
12. Maintain in coordination with other department faculty (adjunct and fulltime) an up-to-date, complete, and well-organized syllabus following the MSC template requirements for each course taught as set forth by the Office of Academic Affairs.
13. Develop and maintain curricula that appropriately reflect current knowledge in the discipline and are in alignment with department curriculum guidelines.
14. Cooperate with Academic Chair in the selection of textbooks and teaching materials.
15. Maintain a minimum of six scheduled office hours that match the modality of  courses taught.
16. Provide flexible office hours by appointment to accommodate students’ schedules when necessary.
17. Encourage the use of the Academic Resource Center.
18. Incorporate the use of the MSC library and make recommendations for library purchases.
19. Sponsor clubs and extra-curricular activities.
20. Serve on and contribute to campus-wide committees.
21. Support the President’s Scholars Program as assigned.
22. Implement strategies to enhance college recruitment, retention, and graduation rates.
23. Participate in applicable professional development activities, including All Employee Meetings.
24. Carry out assigned duties and responsibilities associated with the annual interscholastic contest.
25. Following institutional policy, efficiently use a work-study position(s) (when available) to help in the accomplishment of other general responsibilities.
26. Serve as a mentor to adjunct faculty.
27. Provide instruction to distance learning sites as assigned.
28. Participate in strategic planning initiatives (including Taskstream) and align instructional, program, and departmental goals with the MSC Strategic Plan.
29. Support the institutional General Education program.
30. To meet objectives of virtual work-related situations and/or extended periods when working from home, all faculty and staff must have access to 24/7 reliable off-campus Internet.
31. Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisors.

Specific Job Functions

1. Teach a minimum of 15 (Varies by Department) semester credit or equivalent hours in the credentialed field.
2. Monitor quality and coverage in courses taught by adjunct faculty as assigned.
3. Serve as an academic advisor for department majors.
4. Select, train and supervise peer tutor position(s) in the credentialed field.
5. (National Incident Management System) training modules IS-100.HE; IS-700.a; through the Department of Homeland Security as directed by MSC administrative staff and campus police.
6. Prior to or upon employment complete mandatory HR Training Modules including Safe Colleges sexual harassment prevention training.

Other Ergonomic Requirements:

Performance of job functions related to instruction requires some amount of stooping, reaching, lifting, walking, and carrying of supplies and light equipment.  All individuals are required to be able to perform the movements without significant risk of injury to themselves or others or to otherwise demonstrate or explain how they can perform the essential functions of the job.

Hours:

Generally, Monday through Thursday hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 to Noon. Evening classes will be assigned as needed on the MSC Tishomingo and Ardmore campuses. Faculty are expected to work a minimum of 37.5 hours a week. In the event of evening classes, the release time will be scheduled during the normal workday.  Other professional activities may be scheduled in accordance with college policy and in cooperation with the  Dean and the Office of Academic Affairs.

Qualification Standards:

1. Minimum Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in the credentialed field.
2. Preferred Educational Qualifications: Good academic background in credentialed field with at least thirty graduate hours.
3. Preferred Experience: At least two years of verified successful college-level teaching experience and/or a willingness to participate, within the first two years, in an approved teaching effectiveness program resulting in an acceptable level of teaching performance in the classroom and/or laboratory.
4. Licenses: Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License, or willingness to obtain.
5. Professionalism: Employees of MSC are expected to demonstrate dedication to teaching and to show professional competence, integrity, and enthusiasm in the performance of all responsibilities.
6. Image: MSC employees are expected to maintain a neat, well-groomed, and professional image at all times.
7. Background Check: The successful candidate must give permission to have a formal background check conducted prior to employment for this position.

Application Process:

Applicants must provide the following:

1. Letter of Application
2. Résumé
3. Three (3) letters of employment recommendation.
4. Official college transcript(s).
5. Murray State College employment application.

Mail or deliver the application to:

Human Resources Office

Murray State College

One Murray Campus, Suite AD 104

Tishomingo, OK  73460

Telephone Number:  580-387-7131