Part-Time Biological Sciences Instructor (Pool)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach all courses offered in the biology curriculum.
• Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office and lab hours.
• Maintain expertise in current technologies.
• Serve as a member of division and college committees.
• Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs.

Knowledge Of Employment Standards

Successful teaching techniques in biology that engage students in their learning, motivate students to develop higher-order thinking skills, and ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress.

Currency in the discipline and related technology appropriate to the subject areas of the assignment.

Skills And Abilities

• Acceptance of academic preparation for, or successful experience in, teaching biology, preferably at the college level.
• Capacity to reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and examine its effects critically.
• Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
• Experience in, and commitment to using computer-based technology appropriate to the subject area.
• Ability to motivate individuals from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds and ability to use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Requirements

• Master's or higher in any biological science OR Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's or higher in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent (see below).
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.