Faculty, Biology

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The faculty member's role encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation, professional development, and institutional service. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches courses in Biology at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.
• Makes continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
• Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelines.
• Plans, develops and uses a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
• Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress in the course.
• SUBMITTED REQUIRED COLLEGE REPORTS AND FORMS.
• Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials.
• Provides access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods.
• Responsible for professional development and institutional service as determined in consultation with the Dean.
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Able to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule And Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards.
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction.

Required Qualifications

• A master's degree or higher in theoretical or applied biology or life sciences or a master's degree or higher with 18 graduate credit hours in theoretical or applied biology or life sciences.
• Salary commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Benefits

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, sabbatical opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

• Please highlight any experience in general biology on your resume. This position is for a Spring 2027 hire.
• To apply, go to the Job Search page, click on `My Activities' at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on `Add Attachment.' Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.
• If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.
• You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How To Apply

• All applicants must apply online only.
• We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
• Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year.
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• More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
• Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.