ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSInstruction & Student LearningTeaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department's policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.Designs curriculum embracing diversity, in all forms, to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and respo