Biology Instructor

Hinds Community College•Pearl, MS

16h•Onsite

About The Position

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Job Descriptions JOB TITLE: Instructor of Biology REPORTS TO: Chair of RK Biology DEPARTMENT: Biology EXEMPT: VICE PRESIDENT: Vice-President of Academics GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Candidates must hold a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the field of Biology. Candidates must submit transcripts (unofficial) with resume and/or CV, cover letter, and at least 2 letters of recommendation to the application process ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES , include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices. The instructor will implement the specific aims of the College and Department by 1. Participating in developing and implementing of campus and Department policies, procedures, and objectives. 2. Participating in developing, and implementing annual goals for the department. 3. Maintaining current credentials as required in respective field. 4. Teaching the number of class sections assigned according to Board policies. 5. Using teaching techniques that include the effective utilization of resources that motivate students to achieve their potential. 6. Providing necessary information about and for students. This information would include syllabi, attendance/grade reports, and class exams/ assignments. 7. Setting aside sufficient time for student conferences, guidance, and tutorial assistance. (Minimum of 6 hours per week required.) 8. Working a minimum of 35 hours each week on campus during the fall and spring semesters and verify monthly the hours worked. (Less than full-time contractual faculty work a proportional workweek.) 9. Attending general faculty, division, and departmental meetings. 10. Participating in student/teacher and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences. 11. Developing personal and professional improvement plans in those areas deemed necessary as a result of evaluations. 12. Participating in staff development activities, professional associations, presentations, publications, applied educational research, consulting, evaluations, and similar activities which enhance the individual and the education profession but which do not interfere with teaching duties. 13. Serving on committees as appointed. 14. Participating in formulation, execution, and evaluations of departmental goals and objectives. 15. Participating in the selection of textbook and library materials. 16. Following the required institutional process for recording student attendance and identifying ‘no-shows” in a timely manner. 17. Participating in the establishment, assessment, and review of General Education Learning

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the field of Biology.
Candidates must submit transcripts (unofficial) with resume and/or CV, cover letter, and at least 2 letters of recommendation to the application process
Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

Responsibilities

Participating in developing and implementing of campus and Department policies, procedures, and objectives.
Participating in developing, and implementing annual goals for the department.
Maintaining current credentials as required in respective field.
Teaching the number of class sections assigned according to Board policies.
Using teaching techniques that include the effective utilization of resources that motivate students to achieve their potential.
Providing necessary information about and for students. This information would include syllabi, attendance/grade reports, and class exams/ assignments.
Setting aside sufficient time for student conferences, guidance, and tutorial assistance. (Minimum of 6 hours per week required.)
Working a minimum of 35 hours each week on campus during the fall and spring semesters and verify monthly the hours worked. (Less than full-time contractual faculty work a proportional workweek.)
Attending general faculty, division, and departmental meetings.
Participating in student/teacher and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences.
Developing personal and professional improvement plans in those areas deemed necessary as a result of evaluations.
Participating in staff development activities, professional associations, presentations, publications, applied educational research, consulting, evaluations, and similar activities which enhance the individual and the education profession but which do not interfere with teaching duties.
Serving on committees as appointed.
Participating in formulation, execution, and evaluations of departmental goals and objectives.
Participating in the selection of textbook and library materials.
Following the required institutional process for recording student attendance and identifying ‘no-shows” in a timely manner.
Participating in the establishment, assessment, and review of General Education Learning