Biology Instructor

Lenoir Community College•Lenoir Community College 231 Hwy 58 South Kinston, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lenoir Community College is seeking a Biology Instructor to provide quality and engaging instruction to students through seated and online courses, and through creative biology labs. The instructor will work with the department chair and dean to ensure student learning outcomes are met. This role emphasizes excellence in classroom instruction and requires mastery of subject matter, effective teaching performance, and fair evaluation of student learning. The instructor will also support college policies and procedures, participate in college activities, and contribute to the growth and enhancement of the college's mission and programs. Other duties include directing students in laboratory classes, ensuring availability of resources, and maintaining lab equipment.

Requirements

Master's degree in biology, botany, zoology, or a related biological science subfield OR a master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in biology, botany, zoology, or related biological science subfield from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience at a community college, university, or high school.
Experience using instructional technologies.
Teaching online courses.

Responsibilities

Provide quality and engaging instruction to LCC students through seated and online courses.
Develop and utilize creative biology labs as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements.
Work with the department chair and dean to ensure all student learning outcomes are met.
Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline.
Interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline.
Connect the subject matter with related fields.
Stay current in the subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, and/or workshops.
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline.
Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning.
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Employ available instructional technology, i.e., the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate.
Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments.
Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives.
Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives.
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines.
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment.
Teach credit or non-credit courses in the teaching discipline as needed.
Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation.
Serve as faculty academic advisor for students.
Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Substitute for other instructors in the teaching discipline in case of an absence.
Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources.
Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual.
Serve on college committees as assigned.
Participate in meetings and events as required.
Respond in a timely manner to requests for information.
Support both part-time and full-time colleagues.
Contribute to program, department, and division curriculum development processes.
Participate in graduation ceremonies.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a team member.
Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.
Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents.
Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College.
Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff.
Direct students in laboratory classes; train and supervise activities of students in lab settings; assist students with lab assignments and related activities.
Ensure that equipment, materials, and other resources, such as instructional aids are available for classes.
Take a lead role in maintaining lab equipment; and if needed, perform simple maintenance.
Make arrangements for equipment repairs when machines break down.