Adjunct Instructor - Biology Lecturer

Job Type: Adjunct/Overload Teaching • Location: Main Campus - Orem • Division: VP Academic Affairs • Closing: Continuous

Responsibilities

• Design and teach courses in field of study.
• Plan, prepare, and follow an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepare instructional materials (course outlines, syllabus, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and Lab materials) as necessary.
• Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in laboratories using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluate instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods.
• Maintain a student-oriented approach to education.
• Maintain and submit accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Assist counselors, department chairperson and/or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the academic freedom and professional responsibility statement and adhere to these policies.
• Maintain desirable and safe laboratory conditions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a MS degree in biology or a closely related field.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught, instructional strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of evaluation of instruction, curriculum development, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of counseling and advising techniques.
• Effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
• Skill in public speaking and report writing.
• Ability to apply effectively general principles to specific conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with people.
• Ability to utilize word-processing, spread sheets, power point/presentations and other programs appropriate for the assignment.