Biology Instructor BCHT (FT)

Albany Technical College•Albany, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Albany Technical College seeks a full-time Biology Instructor for its Associate of Science Nursing Degree Programs. This 12-month position is based at the Dougherty Campus, but may include routine travel throughout the local Service Delivery area. The instructor must have weekend/evening availability. This position is responsible for performing all aspects of instruction for assigned programs. Under general supervision, the Instructor will instruct classes in Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology at the Associate Degree levels. The Instructor will manage dual-enrollment ground, online, lab, clinical, and hybrid classes proficiently in terms of enrollment and content. The Instructor will evaluate student progress and performance in attaining goals and objectives and provide tutoring to nursing students. The Instructor will work collaboratively with department counterparts on the curriculum, and be willing to serve on cross-functional teams at the college. The Instructor will strive to contribute to the overall success of the college and its students. The Instructor will prepare and maintain all required documentation and administrative reports, attend staff development training workshops, seminars and conferences, and ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training area. The Instructor will meet with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues, and assist with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts. The Instructor should have excellent interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills and be proficient in the use of MS Office, Word and Excel. The Instructor must have knowledge of online instructional delivery and learning platforms used in post-secondary education.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in the teaching discipline OR a Master’s degree in a related discipline with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours/30 graduate quarter hours in the teaching discipline) OR an advanced degree as a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S), or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.).
Teaching Discipline (or Concentration) - Human Biology, Anatomy/Physiology, Cell Biology, Zoology
Related Teaching Discipline – Microbiology, Genetics, Biological Science, Pathology, Biology Education.
Proficient in the use of MS Office, Word and Excel.
Knowledge of online instructional delivery and learning platforms used in post-secondary education.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in the respective discipline AND three (3) years of teaching experience at the secondary and/or post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

Instruct classes in Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology at the Associate Degree levels.
Manage dual-enrollment ground, online, lab, clinical, and hybrid classes proficiently in terms of enrollment and content.
Evaluate student progress and performance in attaining goals and objectives.
Provide tutoring to nursing students.
Work collaboratively with department counterparts on the curriculum.
Serve on cross-functional teams at the college.
Prepare and maintain all required documentation and administrative reports.
Attend staff development training workshops, seminars and conferences.
Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training area.
Meet with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues.
Assist with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts.