Dr. Scott Byrum

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist faculty with planning and selecting learning experiences and teaching/learning strategies based on the philosophy, objectives, and mission of the institution

2. Systematically evaluate the general education student learning outcomes, working with full-time and part-time faculty and administrators to improve student learning

3. Complete program reviews for assigned areas according to the program review schedule and/or assist others as requested who may be assigned to review programs

4. Submit data, reports, and other information to the Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment, the Office of the Vice President/Dean of Instruction, the President, and other offices as requested or assigned

5. Establish annual unit goals for the division

6. Supervise division faculty and staff as assigned

7. Recruit adjunct faculty and submit requests for hire when appropriate to achieve the mission and goals of the institution, following the established hiring processes for the institution

8. Analyze retention and success rates of all sections within the division and work with individual instructors to ensure that established institutional standards are met

9. Analyze and evaluate course offerings each semester to ensure that courses are being taught at the appropriate time to meet the needs of the students and the institution

10. Implement procedures to ensure student retention, completion, and success

11. Ensure that full-time instructors within the assigned division are available to students as required for advising, are posting available advising times within the advising software, and are keeping their advising sessions up-to-date in the software

12. Participate on the Curriculum Committee to ensure curricular quality and integrity and serve as the lead presenter for issues/topics requiring committee attention from the division represented

13. Serve on the Institutional Management and Planning Committee and be present for the annual meeting

14. Prepare and administer institutional reports, the division budget, class schedule, etc. and adhere to submission deadlines

15. Conduct divisional meetings periodically to discuss course offerings, class schedules, or other curricular matters

16. Conduct an annual personnel evaluation for division faculty as assigned

17. Work with the college bookstore to order textbooks and other learning materials

18. Ensure that the division webpage is updated and maintained

19. Make recommendations as necessary to the President for program improvements and implement procedures to ensure student retention, completion, and success

20. Complete other duties and tasks as assigned or requested by the Dean of Instructor and/or President

As an adjunct instructor, my responsibilities have included developing and managing syllabus materials, selecting and compiling tests, assignments and/or online discussion exercises that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives, the coordination of  courseware and curriculum with academic department chair, and to review courseware changes with the academic department chair and other full-time faculty teaching the course.  I am responsible for facilitating class Instruction in accordance with the learning objectives and session plan outlines specified by the college, while administering evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics through the Canvas platform. 

-One of two instructors that designed and implemented the first

   online biology courses offered at NACC.

-Developed the first hybrid CHM 111 and CHM 112 courses at NACC.

-Collected and analyzed biological data about relationships

   between organisms and their  environment.

-Conducted basic and applied research on non-game freshwater

  fishes of Alabama.

-Conducted research on the effectiveness of scientific probeware

   within freshman chemistry courses.

-Collected and processed specimens.

-Introduced field research to second-year biology students.

-Ordered laboratory equipment and supplies.

My duties of chemistry teacher have included but are not limited to:  creating lesson plans appropriate to current science education pedagogy, preparing and delivering lectures, creating and supervising laboratory activities, evaluating student performance, maintaining classroom records, and meeting with parents, teachers and other professionals. In addition to these responsibilities, I have also served and/or provided the following:

- Science Department Chair

- School-wide Technology Coordinator

- Senior Class Sponsor

- Honor Court Committee Member

- Science Club Sponsor

- Budget Committee Member

- Acquired several grants including a $25,000 award for science

   education 

- Gained National Board for Professional Teaching Certification 

- Administration of the ACT examination

- Taught AP coursework in chemistry

- Piloted the NSM 1-to-1 iPad Initiative for 11th Grade Chemistry

  Students

 - Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from 

   evaluators.

- Discovered New Geographical Range for the Etheostoma

  blennioides (Greenside Darter)

As an employee of the Sharon Walker School of Education, my responsibilities are to not only facilitate an online graduate level education course through Moodle but also foster and encourage life-long learning and professional development.  The basis of the course is to outline how current technologies can impact educational settings upon implementation.

As a National Board Certified Teacher, I represented the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards by serving as a statewide mentor for current candidates pursuing National Board Certification.

As a subject matter expert, I was called upon by WGU staff to assist in drafting evidence statements, which will later be used to inform item writers of what conditions and behaviors that students will need to demonstrate that they have mastered a specific subject matter. 

 As a technology coordinator assistant, I carried out the responsibility of managing and implementing distance education equipment; furthermore, additional technology assistance was provided to graduate students for progression of course materials.  

This degree offered advanced training for individuals seeking a role in higher education. With the purpose of developing skilled and effective leaders, the undertaken program was a model of high academic standards and leadership in education. The specialized courses within the program developed the skills necessary to become an instructor or any other academic position requiring strong leadership skills and decision-making abilities. This program was approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Recognized as the gold standard in teacher certification, the National Board believes higher standards for teachers means better learning for students.

This degree program in Secondary Education was designed for current professionals who were interested in pursuing a degree leading to an Alabama Class “AA” Professional Certificate in secondary education.  The teacher graduating from the EdS program will be capable of participating in the educational decision-making process and will possess the knowledge and skills to facilitate positive change at the classroom, school, and district levels. An emphasis was placed on the analysis and adaptation of instructional strategies applied to diverse instructional contexts. The specific content area completed was biology.  

This degree program in Secondary Education was designed for current professionals who were interested in pursuing a degree leading to an Alabama Class “A” Professional Certificate in secondary education.  The master's program placed greater emphasis on fostering experienced teachers' full capacities for reflective decision making as they base their judgments on knowledge of the subjects they teach, general principles of education and development, and their own experiences in instructional settings. The program focused on the application of knowledge about teaching to instructional practices. The specific content areas covered in this degree program was biology. 

This degree was structured to prepare students to become effective educators within their teaching content area. The basis for this degree provided the graduate a comprehensive review of science education that encompassed standard academic courses in biology and chemistry. The degree also provided an Alabama Class "B" Professional Teaching Certificate.