Adjunct Instructor, Transitional Biology

Job Responsibilities

The purpose of an adjunct transitional biology instructor is to provide high-quality instruction to students enrolled in an introductory biology course. The instructor is responsible for the following:

• Teaching and designing course content
• Assessing student learning outcomes
• Providing feedback to students to ensure their success
• Supporting the mission of the college by helping students achieve their academic goals and prepare them for future academic and professional pursuits
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters open communication and constructive feedback
• Collaborating with other faculty members to ensure that curriculum and instruction are aligned with program and college-level goals
• Participating in departmental meetings and professional development opportunities to enhance their teaching skills and knowledge of the field
• Providing excellent instruction that supports the academic success of students and the goals of the department and college

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Biology or Chemistry, or Secondary Science Education with a concentration in Biology, and demonstrated competence in the teaching discipline.

Experience teaching secondary level courses in person and online.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in any discipline with 18 graduate semester hours in the Biological or Chemical Sciences, and demonstrated competence in the teaching discipline at the secondary education level.

Experience teaching in person and online.

Additional Comments

The candidate must be available to teach a face-to-face lab during the evening at the Cherokee County Campus and teach the lecture online.

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Benefits

For State Employees: The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

• Insurance Benefits: Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
• Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.