Adjunct Biology Instructor

State of Louisiana · Gonzales, LA · 2 mo ago

Information TechnologyFull-time

About This Job

POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Biology Instructor
APPOINTMENT: Appointed by the Chancellor of the College upon recommendation of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
General Position Summary: Adjunct instructors may be assigned classes at any of the four River Parishes Community College campuses (Gonzales, Reserve, Plaquemine, and St. Charles), as determined by student need and institutional demand. Teaching needs may include face-to-face/online and/or evening classes. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for timely and accurate submission of required documentation related to human resources and instruction. No Civil Service test score or assessment is required to be considered for this vacancy. The pay for the position is contingent upon the hours and classes assigned. Adjunct instructors are currently paid at the rate of $800 per credit hour.

Job Duties And Other Information

Perform all instructional responsibilities in accordance with the role, scope, and mission of the College.
Attend and provide meaningful instruction for all class sessions during the semester, adhering to the designated schedule of classes.
Be punctual in class attendance and provide instruction for the complete class period.
Maintain accurate records (attendance, progress, and evaluation instruments) and meet required College deadlines (i.e. SH/NS, grade submission, learning outcomes assessment reporting, state mandated training, and textbook adoptions).
Utilize technology as approved/required by the college (i.e. Student Information System, Learning Management System, discipline specific programs/platforms).
Demonstrate commitment to effective communication by utilizing official tools for timely dissemination of information to students and supervisors, and by being proactive and responsive in addressing inquiries and needs from students and coworkers.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in biology or a biology-related discipline OR master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in biology or a biology-related discipline.
Official transcripts must be submitted.
Satisfactory background check – an offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Previous teaching experience preferred.
Proficiencies in classroom technologies (podium computer, laptop, iPad, and SMARTBoard) and use of Canvas LMS.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with diverse student populations.

Benefits

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

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