Associate Professor: Science

About the role

The Associate Professor develops, implements, and evaluates the assigned program of study on an ongoing basis. This position participates in advising students, curriculum development, program revisions, and program evaluations, teaching in the classroom, lab, evaluation of student achievement, and other matters, as aligned with the mission, core values, and purposes of the college.

Responsibilities

• Works with the President, Senior Director of Nursing and Allied Health Programs, Director of Teaching & Learning/General Education, and the Program Directors to facilitate appropriate program development, implementation, evaluation and assessment;
• Ensures systematic review of programs to ensure quality and current course content, best practice, and achievement of regulatory standards;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the President, Senior Director of Nursing and Allied Health, and Director of Teaching & Learning/General Education;
• Serves on committees as assigned/approved;
• Reports to the relevant program director.

Professional Governance Responsibilities

• Participates in interviewing and makes recommendations for hiring of faculty;
• Arranges for coverage of classes during absences and emergency leaves;
• Promotes rapport within the department, campus, and community;
• Posts and keeps a minimum of 4-6 office hours per week that meet the needs of the student and are convenient for students seeking assistance with counseling, academic advising, and coursework;
• Maintains punctuality in meeting assigned class responsibilities;
• Models professional behavior and standards of practice while in the workplace;
• Functions as a change agent and leader by promoting innovative practices in educational environments;
• Participates in professional development opportunities that increase effectiveness in the role and meet institutional and regulatory requirements.

Service to the College

• Provides service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and campus committee assignments;
• Offers adequate service on at least one department or college-wide committee;
• Promotes, models, and exhibits the College values with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders;
• Responds to discussions and requests for department work in a timely manner (e.g., answers emails within 24 hours, completes task assignments, etc.).

Committee/Meeting Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in at least one of the program level ad-hoc committees;
• Attends and participates in at least one college level committees:
• Serves as a member of the assigned program Advisory Committee when invited to the advisory committee.

Advising

• Serves as an advisor for students;
• Guides the students’ academic and personal development;
• Develop remediation plans with students;
• Schedules regular meetings with students who are at risk of being unsuccessful in a course or the program;
• Actively engages with advising software;
• Assists students in identifying and utilizing resources that may contribute to their success.

Curricula

• Implements syllabi, including all course requirements and assignments, for all students;
• Submit suggestions for changes in syllabi, courses or programs to the Curriculum Chair and the Program Director;
• Designs and implements new evidenced based curriculum;
• Participates in the evaluation of curriculum and related committee meetings;
• Ensures curricula reflect institutional philosophy, mission, current healthcare trends, and community needs.

Classroom/Lab Instruction

• Demonstrates effective classroom/lab/simulation management;
• Demonstrates a command of the subject matter;
• Demonstrates considerations for diverse cultural backgrounds;
• Models and encourages a collaborative faculty-student relationship;
• Provides or utilizes resource materials (handouts, interactive notes, technology) that enhance student learning and follow the syllabus;
• Maintains ongoing weekly evaluation of individual student progress;
• Provides timely ongoing verbal and written feedback to students.

Evaluation

• Participates in peer evaluations when requested;
• Reviews student evaluation summaries of assigned courses and utilizes the feedback for planning and implementing future courses;
• Participates in program planning in response to student/program evaluation feedback and employer satisfaction surveys.

Workload

• Full-time, part-time (Per Diem/ Adjunct) faculty have the responsibility of classroom/lab/sim responsibilities as assigned.
• Full-time faculty will have a teaching load of no more than 24 academic credits in a given academic year.
• Part-time (Per Diem/Adjunct) faculty will have a teaching load of no more than 12 academic credits in a given academic year; the Load may be divided between theory and lab/simulation instruction if needed.
• Faculty are also required to have 4-6 office hours per week, attend all course/faculty meetings, and participate in graduation/pinning, and special events.
• Faculty are required to maintain competence in the area of instructional responsibilities.

Community Relations

• Participate as assigned on program-specific advisory boards involving the major stakeholders served by the college;
• Participate in publicizing and disseminating information about the program;
• Participates in community-wide events as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Professor: Anatomy & Physiology - Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education required. Biology major preferred. Master’s degree with non-Biology major, requires at least 15 graduate/undergraduate semester credit hours in biology/anatomy/physiology (credit hours to be verified through official transcripts received directly from the institution).
• Associate Professor: English - Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education required. English major preferred. Master’s degree with non-English major, requires at least 15 graduate/undergraduate semester credit hours in English (credit hours to be verified through official transcripts received directly from the institution).
• Associate Professor Microbiology - Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education required. Biology major preferred. Master’s degree with non-Biology major, requires at least 15 graduate/undergraduate semester credit hours in biology/microbiology (credit hours to be verified through official transcripts received directly from the institution).
• Associate Professor: Math - Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education required. Math major preferred. Master’s degree with non-Math major, requires at least 15 graduate/undergraduate semester credit hours in basic math/computation/algebra (credit hours to be verified through official transcripts received directly from the institution).
• Associate Professor: Psychology - Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education required. Psychology major preferred. Master’s degree with non-Psychology major, requires at least 15 graduate/undergraduate semester credit hours in psychology (credit hours to be verified through official transcripts received directly from the institution).
• Associate Professor: Sociology - Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education required. Sociology major preferred. Master’s degree with non-Sociology major, requires at least 15 graduate/undergraduate semester credit hours in sociology (credit hours to be verified through official transcripts received directly from the institution).

Preferred Attributes

• Knowledge of adult learning and pedagogical theories related to the use of teaching effectiveness, and assessment of learning.
• Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate educational programs and initiatives.
• Effective training and facilitation skills.
• Ability to both effectively lead and participate in collaborative teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively—interpersonally, orally, and in writing to engage a variety of constituents.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related office, research, and database software.
• Demonstrates excellence in academia by engaging in scholarship practices.
• Capacity to work in a highly collaborative environment with distributed leadership.
• Ability to develop shared meaning and build consensus across a variety of campuses, programs, and departments.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse populations.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, be self-directed, and be able to use independent judgment on work priorities.
• Two years of teaching in a college or university preferred.