Instructor - Biology

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching
• Provide learning experiences in accordance with students’ needs and abilities
• Create a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect for diversity
• Make adequate preparation for the instructional process to ensure that course content is presented in a manner suitable for students with varying learning styles
• Direct students not on the official class roster to the Office of Enrollment Management to correct enrollment problems, restricting attendance to officially
• Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe and provide opportunities for student conferences either online, by phone, or through face-to-face interactions
• Be punctual with respect to class meetings and provide instruction for the entire class period
• Notify academic program manager/department chair of absences and promptly provide course continuity plans
• Utilize Canvas or other learning management systems as appropriate and required
• Use instructional and technological resources such as the library, Digital Learning and Academic Support Center (DLASC), and computer technology as appropriate
• Student Support and Advising
• Discuss with counselors and other appropriate personnel any student problems which may require special attention
• Advise students and perform special assigned duties related to the registration and retention of students
• Curriculum Development
• Develop, assess, and revise curricula in accordance with the policies and procedures upheld by the Faculty Senate Courses and Curricula committee
• Professional Development
• Engage in approved professional development activities related to pedagogy, assessment, and academic area of expertise to enhance one’s effectiveness in all aspects of teaching and course management
• College Service
• Participate in recruitment, advising, and registration events
• Serve on college-wide committees and actively participate in committee activities throughout the term of service
• Administrative and Other Responsibilities
• Adhere to professional standards of conduct
• Promote the College’s image in the community
• Promote an atmosphere of collegiality within one’s department and division
• Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines
• Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings
• Collaborate with departmental and college-wide colleagues in the selection of library resources, software, textbooks, and classroom equipment
• Attend college convocations and participate in commencement exercises (attired in appropriate academic regalia)
• Participate in the annual faculty performance evaluation process
• Participate in other duties as assigned

Required Education

• Master’s degree or higher in the teaching discipline OR Master’s degree in any discipline with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline
• Biology

Required Experience

• College level teaching experience

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the teaching discipline
• Ability to work with diverse student populations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively

Preferred Education

• PhD in Biology or related field

Preferred Experience

• College level teaching experience

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program