Instructor - Biology

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Lake Charles, LA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

SOWELA Technical Community College is seeking a qualified individual to join the School of Arts & Sciences as an Instructor in Biology. This is an unclassified, 9-month faculty appointment within Academic Affairs. The instructor will be responsible for utilizing the approved curriculum, developing course objectives, and ensuring content is current. Key duties include maintaining accurate classroom records, supporting department assessment initiatives, using and updating the course management system, and meeting deadlines for student evaluations and grade submissions. Travel to other campuses may be required, along with other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Doctoral or master’s degree in biology; or, doctoral or master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in biology or related area with an emphasis on anatomical & physiological coursework.
• Applicants must meet credentialing guidelines for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
• Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Successful experience in post-secondary teaching is preferred.
• Successful experience in distance-learning experience is preferred.
• Successful experience in teaching hybrid and/or compressed video courses is preferred.
• Teaching experience with lecture and/or labs with the following courses: Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Biology for Non-Majors, and/or Biology for Majors is preferred.
• Superior communication skills, the ability to relate to students, other faculty and college staff, and the ability to handle a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• The successful applicant will be a team player, have strong leadership skills, and possess a high-energy level and a positive attitude.
• The ability to assist students with college-readiness skills is desired.
• The ability to incorporate technology in the classroom.
• Knowledge of student engagement techniques, learning styles, retention strategies, and learning-centered philosophy.
• Proficiency in internet-based resources, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Canvas or familiarity with another LMS platform.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the approved curriculum.
• Develops clearly-stated course objectives and learning outcomes.
• Ensures the objectives and content of the courses taught are current.
• Keeps accurate classroom records.
• Supports department assessment initiatives.
• Uses and updates the required course management system.
• Meets deadlines and evaluates student work in a timely manner including submitting Show/No Show reports, midterm grades, and final grades.
• Travel to other campuses may be required.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level