Biology Instructor

Chattahoochee Technical College•Decatur, GA

About The Position

The Biology Instructor provides instruction for academic Biology courses under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Science and the Dean of Arts and Sciences. The instructor develops course syllabi, goals, and objectives and evaluates student progress toward those goals. The role also includes maintaining required documentation and administrative reports, attending professional development activities, and contributing to academic support services such as student advisement and tutoring. The instructor performs or supervises laboratory setup and takedown, ensures laboratory safety requirements are followed, and submits orders for laboratory equipment and supplies. Additional duties include serving on college committees, participating in community service activities or college initiatives, meeting with students and colleagues about instructional programs and related issues, and assisting with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. Instruction may be required on multiple campuses, and employees may be relocated based on college needs. Employment is with Chattahoochee Technical College, not an individual campus.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Biology from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
At least 18 graduate semester hours in Biology coursework.
Three years of paid teaching experience, preferably in a full-time position.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Faculty must meet credentialing requirements of the appropriate accrediting bodies for assigned courses.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Biology.
Graduate hours in Microbiology and Anatomy & Physiology.
An additional 18 graduate semester hours in chemistry.
Postsecondary teaching experience with computer-assisted instruction, instructional technology, and student advisement/registration.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction for academic Biology courses.
Develop course syllabi, goals, and objectives.
Evaluate students’ progress in attaining course goals and objectives.
Prepare and maintain required documentation and administrative reports.
Attend staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Assist with academic support services, including student advisement and tutoring.
Perform or supervise laboratory setup and takedown and ensure laboratory safety requirements are followed.
Submit laboratory equipment and supply orders.
Serve on college committees and participate in community service activities and/or college initiatives.
Meet with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues.
Assist with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
Provide instruction on multiple campuses as required.