Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Tarrant County College District•Madison, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor, Biology reports to the campus department instructional leader and assists students in their learning by using appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies to support teaching and student success. This pooled posting is used to hire adjunct instructors as part-time faculty assignments become available. Classes may be assigned in different schedules and modalities, including Dual Credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College, and may be at other sites when needed. Work hours vary with the course schedule and may include daytime, evening, or Saturday assignments. The position is based at the South Campus and is not eligible for remote work. The instructor prepares and delivers instruction aligned with the College Master Syllabus, creates assignments and assessments, supports an active learning environment, communicates regularly with students and college officials, evaluates student learning, and maintains and submits attendance and grades according to established deadlines. The role also involves professional development, collaboration, student mentoring, and participation in institutional assessment and service.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in Biology, Biological Sciences, Anatomy/Physiology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Science, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Zoology, or another related life sciences field; alternatively, a master's degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in one of these disciplines.
Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable work demands.
Proficiency with computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Knowledge of the teaching discipline and how students learn.
Ability to adapt to student learning needs and use student-centered integrative learning strategies.
Ability to promote positive expectations of students and incorporate technology and pedagogical innovation to enhance learning.
Ability to assess student learning and self-learning, and to assess, evaluate, and revise curriculum.
Ability to develop relevant class content and effective classroom management processes and strategies.
Ability to mentor students, collaborate with and mentor peers, and serve the institution, profession, and community.
Participation in professional development to remain current in the teaching discipline and pedagogy, and continued educational attainment.
Physical ability to frequently sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear; occasionally stand, walk, climb or balance, and lift or move up to 10 pounds.
Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of work experience in the discipline or teaching area.
At least one year of college-level teaching experience in anatomy and physiology or microbiology.
At least one year of teaching experience using active learning techniques, service learning, and innovative technology.
At least one year of teaching experience in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs.
At least one year of online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Accept and teach classes on varied schedules and in assigned modalities, including Dual Credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College.
Accommodate student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College.
Prepare and deliver instruction following the College Master Syllabus and using the approved learning management system.
Communicate regularly with students and college officials, including responding to emails, calls, and meeting requests.
Pursue activities to enhance subject matter expertise, instructional skills, and knowledge of learning.
Prepare assignments and assessments that support achievement of learning outcomes.
Design and maintain an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
Maintain student attendance records weekly and certify student enrollments by established deadlines.
Evaluate student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards.
Provide regular, timely evaluation feedback; post grades in the learning management system weekly; and submit final grades by the established deadline.
Assign grades consistent with course requirements.
Support assessment of student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and achievement of institutional performance measures.
Accept assignments at other sites as necessary, including dual credit courses.
Support the College's mission, values, goals, and principles.
Complete required Tarrant County College training and professional development sessions.
Attend work regularly and follow a schedule that meets worksite demands.
Adhere to College policies, procedures, and applicable safety procedures.
Perform other related tasks as required.