Assistant Teaching Professor Biology Science

University of Arkansas System•North Little Rock, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Full-time faculty are professionals with the responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for UA - Pulaski Technical College students. Faculty perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning. The successful hire will teach Human Anatomy and Physiology courses (both labs and lectures) as well as other biology courses as assigned. This position requires teaching 15 credit hours at the undergraduate level per semester. Other responsibilities of these positions include: • Actively and consistently participating in orientations and professional development workshops. • Establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative working relationships with students, colleagues and staff. • Demonstrating a willingness to use contemporary educational techniques and technology. • Utilizing syllabus, timeline of class curriculum and other information to present information in a timely manner for the success of students. • Arranging for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives. • Providing prompt and accurate records of assessments and final grade reports. • Providing prompt and friendly responses to student emails and inquiries as needed. • Active participation in non-instructional campus responsibilities such as college and departmental initiatives, committee work, curriculum planning, assessment of student learning, and professional development. • Development of assessment of student learning and departmental programs. • A commitment to developing and following institutional and departmental policies regarding laboratory safety and procedures. • The ability to establish and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with students, colleagues and staff. • Ability and willingness to use contemporary educational techniques and technology. • Candidates for these positions must possess a thorough knowledge of the teaching field, a commitment to high academic standards, a dedication to student success, and excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Biology with specifically backgrounds in Anatomy & Physiology, Zoology/Animal Science, Medical/Veterinary/Chiropractor degrees will be an advantage.
Two years of teaching experience at the college level and preferably in a community college setting involving a diverse student body, is desirable.
Competence and experience to develop, revise, implement and assess the curriculum to ensure that students are acquiring current knowledge, including familiarity with technology used in classroom settings.
The ability to utilize web-based educational technology is expected.
Candidates must have flexibility to teach day, evening, and weekend classes.
Teaching assignments will include our Main Campus and any other sites and will involve alternative delivery methods.
Maintenance of office hours and participation in non-instructional campus activities is also required.
Candidates for these positions must possess a thorough knowledge of the teaching field, a commitment to high academic standards, a dedication to student success, and excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates who are able to provide evidence or show potential for effective teaching and demonstrate an ability to work with diverse populations.
The ability to a diverse range of courses as well as the possession of a terminal or doctorate degree will be of added advantage.

Responsibilities

Actively and consistently participating in orientations and professional development workshops.
Establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative working relationships with students, colleagues and staff.
Demonstrating a willingness to use contemporary educational techniques and technology.
Utilizing syllabus, timeline of class curriculum and other information to present information in a timely manner for the success of students.
Arranging for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives.
Providing prompt and accurate records of assessments and final grade reports.
Providing prompt and friendly responses to student emails and inquiries as needed.
Active participation in non-instructional campus responsibilities such as college and departmental initiatives, committee work, curriculum planning, assessment of student learning, and professional development.
Development of assessment of student learning and departmental programs.
A commitment to developing and following institutional and departmental policies regarding laboratory safety and procedures.
The ability to establish and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with students, colleagues and staff.
Ability and willingness to use contemporary educational techniques and technology.