Biology Instructor (part-time)

About the role

This is a position we anticipate filling for future semesters. Specific part-time teaching needs for future semesters may not be known until the end of class registration.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in specified areas of biology as student needs require including: Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Organismal Biology, and General Biology for both majors and non-majors.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Master’s degree or higher in Biology or related sub-discipline from an accredited institution or an equivalent advanced degree which may include a medical degree that may be represented through documented, accredited course equivalents.
• Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
• Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.
• A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Qualifications

• Academic experience which includes work, research, study or teaching in multiple areas of biology is desirable.
• Recent, within the last three years, successful teaching of Anatomy & Physiology or Organismal Biology in the lecture and laboratory setting.
• An interest in developing new courses and programs to meet the challenges of 21st century biology.
• Demonstrated familiarity with computer-based instruction, distance learning, learning technologies, competency-based instruction and modularized courseware.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in biology.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
• S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation.
• The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database).
• S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.
• Must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the industry. Must be able to handle and mix chemicals properly and safely; and wear appropriate gloves.

Work Schedule

While part-time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during the semesters they teach, they are required to make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.

Additional Information

• Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only.
• If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Summary

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