Adjunct Faculty - Natural Science Instructor

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and facilitate learning in the assigned courses according to the College’s core values.
• Establish a professional and safe learning environment.
• Maintain a positive climate for learning by performing classroom management and being aware of, monitoring, and enforcing the Student Code of Conduct.
• Meet student learning needs by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and assessments.
• Maintain student confidentiality, records, and documentation as required by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Submit grades within the expected time-frame.
• Provide timely verbal and written feedback to the students to ensure continued growth and development.
• May participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of curriculum.
• Aid in student recruitment and positively promote the College programs and services offered.
• Promote retention and student success through the utilization of referrals to College services and resources.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with K-12, Department of Corrections (DOC), community, and industry partners beyond the classroom.
• Actively maintain proficient knowledge and skills in emerging trends and current occupational practices.
• Complete annual professional development activities in areas of Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) competencies.
• Complete all required training.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, or a related field; alternatively, a Master’s degree in any discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, or Physiology.
• Two years (4,000 hours) of paid work experiences related to the program(s) being taught, including one year (2,000 hours) of paid work experience that has been acquired within the past five years. Alternatively, two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the past five years may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
• Flexible scheduling may be required to include evenings and weekends.
• This position may require teaching and/or travel to other MPTC (Moraine Park Technical College) campus locations, client/contract work sites, and/or Department of Corrections (DOC) institutions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.