Human Anatomy and Physiology, Part-Time Faculty

Bellevue Community College • Bellevue, WA

30d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Life Science program seeks a dedicated and motivated individual to teach Human Anatomy and Physiology. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success through teaching and learning excellence. The selected candidate will perform duties and functions with the support of the program chair of Life Sciences and will be directly responsible to the Science Division Dean. Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region. We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success. The Life Science Program teaches a range of courses encompassing biology, nutrition and botany. As teaching assignments, the individual is responsible for Human Anatomy and Physiology courses in, on-campus, hybrid, and online learning environments. Courses may be offered weekdays, either daytime or evening.

Requirements

• Master's degree in biology or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience teaching 200 level or higher Human Anatomy and Physiology courses.
• Ability to design in-person and online learning experiences that are interactive.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to connect and build relationships with students and colleagues from varied ethnicities, ages, backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in college level instruction or adult learners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach in traditional, hybrid and fully online environments.
• Demonstrated experience working collegiality with diverse colleagues in a collaborative and inclusive manner.
• Awareness of teaching and learning theory, and an openness to educational innovation.

Responsibilities

• Directing student learning in assigned courses.
• Establishing and assessing student learning outcomes.
• Maintaining knowledge of effective teaching methodologies, instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Work effectively with students from academically, culturally, and economically diverse backgrounds.
• Assessing and evaluating student learning, using a range of measurement activities and providing students precise, timely, constructive, feedback regarding their learning, performance, and professional preparation.
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills in areas of assignment.
• Engaging in professional development activities.
• Building collaborative relationships within the Bellevue College community.
• Fostering a positive, caring learning environment in which diversity and pluralism are valued.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package for eligible employees is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.
• Eligible employees are faculty who work a combined load of at least 50% at Bellevue College and other Washington State public institutions of higher education for two consecutive quarters are eligible for health and dental insurance at the start of the second consecutive quarter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees