Adjunct Instructor - Biology

Central Alabama Community College•Alexander City, AL

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About The Position

The primary responsibility of an Instructor is planning, organization, and instruction of courses. Instructors will be assigned to teach at varied times and locations based on student demand; day, evening, or weekend inAlexander City, Childersburg, Prattville, Talladega, and other service area site locationsin the traditional classroom or via distance learning. SALARY: Local Salary Schedule - $600 per credit hour taught (maximum of 9 hours per semester) POSTING SERVES AS APPLICANT POOL; HIRING NEED IS BASED ON STUDENT ENROLLMENT EACH SEMESTER.

Requirements

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution (18 graduate semester or27 graduate quarter hours in teaching discipline area isrequired).
Effective oral and written communication skillsrequired.
Competency in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom and willingnessto develop and teach web-based courses isrequired.
Proficiency in English language isrequired.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience in assigned discipline area is stronglypreferred.

Responsibilities

Complies with all policies and guidelines as specified by the Alabama Community College System, Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, and Central Alabama Community College and applicable federal guidelines.
Develops and maintains course syllabi, course competencies, assessments, and outlines.
Plans, organizes, and instructs all levels of courses.
Works with Dean of Academic Programs, Division Chair and faculty to develop, evaluate, and review curriculum.
Recommends textbooks and other instructional materials including classroom and laboratory equipment to Division Chair.
Collaborates with Academics and Student Support Divisions to promote student success and increase student program completion.
Monitors and analyzes student and program outcome data to ensure continuous improvement in achievement and maintenance of student success rates.
Tracks and records student daily attendance as required.
Provides student advising.
Collaborates with the office of Student Services regarding class roster to ensure accurate student registration reporting.
Develops or assists with development of instructional semester schedule.
Develops or assists with development of distance learning courses and/or Web based courses.
Maintains appropriate office hours.
Serves on divisional and institutional committees.
Participates in professional growth activities.
Prepares and submits departmental budgets and requisitions for all purchases.
Possesses the ability to travel to all campuses, meetings, and educational offerings.
Performs other duties as assigned that relate to the position.