Adjunct Biology Instructor

Riverland Community College • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to make a difference in the lives of our students. This teaching assignment is located on the Austin Campus. The instructor will be assigned to teach in a traditional classroom and lab format.

Requirements

• Master's degree with a major in biology or Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in biology
• Resume must reflect all minimum qualifications
• Please enter your experience in chronological order, including the month and year of employment
• Completing employment references and a driver’s license background check
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience
• Familiarity with different learning styles
• Experience/ability to incorporate the latest technology into teaching methods, including online and distance learning strategies like D2L
• Willingness to teach in-person and multimodal courses
• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations

Responsibilities

• Instructional planning and delivery
• Teaching and facilitating student learning
• Curriculum planning and development
• Assessment of student performance
• Classroom management
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials
• Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees
• The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with faculty and staff
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessing student learning outcomes
• Participate in department meetings and college-wide committees
• Maintain ongoing professional development activities

Benefits

• Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
• Various investment options
• Dedicated professional development
• Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level