Adjunct Biology Instructor

Iowa Western Community College • Council Bluffs, IA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for teaching classes as assigned by the academic dean. Methodologies include: face-to-face, hybrid, video conferencing, live virtual, and online. The role involves evaluating and reporting student performances and progress in accordance with college and division policies and procedures. The instructor must meet Minimum Faculty Standards for hire and adhere to college policies and procedures. The position promotes, develops, and delivers quality education programs with the intent to retain students to graduation, demonstrating IWCC's core mission, vision, and values. In addition, the instructor is expected to meet minimum expectations for the use of the college Learning Management System, including posting the syllabus to the course page by college deadlines, recording student attendance, and maintaining an accurate and current gradebook for all graded course activities. The instructor will assess and document student learning outcomes in courses each term in accordance with college policies and procedures, organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean, and complete required professional development and trainings. A positive and professional demeanor with all members of the college and community is essential, contributing to a productive and growth-oriented work environment. The instructor will promote, model, and enforce academic integrity, be available to answer student questions outside of class time, help students achieve their educational and career goals, refer students to college resources, maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations, adhere to safety policies and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree is required
• At least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to helping others
• Ability to function collaboratively as part of a team
• Professional in communication, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
• Positive attitude
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
• Ability to pass a background check

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned by the academic dean
• Evaluate and report student performances and progress in courses
• Meet Minimum Faculty Standards for hire and adhere to college policies and procedures
• Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs
• Demonstrate IWCC's core mission, vision, and values
• Meet minimum expectations for use of the college Learning Management System
• Assess and document student learning outcomes in courses each term
• Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean
• Complete required professional development and trainings
• Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor with all members of the college and community
• Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity
• Be available to answer student questions outside of class time
• Help students achieve their educational and career goals
• Refer students to college resources
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time
• Use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment
• Ability to lift up to 10lbs
• Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree