Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Tarrant County College District•Detroit, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Biology, Biological Sciences, Anatomy/Physiology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Science, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Zoology, or Other Life Sciences related fields
OR Master’s degree or higher with eighteen (18) graduate hours in any of the above-mentioned disciplines
Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year's working experience in the discipline / teaching area
At least one (1) year's experience teaching a class or facilitating training
At least one (1) year's teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service learning and innovative technology
At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs
At least one (1) year's experience teaching online
At least one (1) year's working experience as a full-time healthcare professional or laboratory technician
At least one (1) year's experience teaching an Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or College-level Biology class
At least one (1) year's experience teaching, utilizing active learning techniques, service learning, and innovative technology
At least one (1) year's working experience building courses in Canvas or a closely related Learning Management System

Responsibilities

Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) as assigned by designated supervisor
Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College
Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system
Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings
Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning
Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline
Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards
Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline
Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses
Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
Adheres to College policies and procedures
Adheres to applicable safety procedures
Performs Other Related Tasks as Required