Instructor of Biology (Temp)
About The Position
This is a 9-month, temporary contract position for an Instructor of Biology. The instructor will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of instructional programs in Biology and/or Anatomy & Physiology. Key duties include providing advisement to students, participating in college committees and campus activities, and developing coursework as needed. The standard teaching load is 15 credit hours per semester, with assignments potentially including online, hybrid, distance classes, evening classes, dual-enrollment, and off-campus locations. The instructor is ultimately responsible for the success of the teaching and learning process within the classroom.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in biology, biological sciences, anatomy/physiology, biochemistry, bioengineering, biomedical science, botany, aquatic biology, integrative biology, marine biology, microbiology, cellular or molecular biology, genetics, or zoology from an accredited institution.
- OR Master’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 18 graduate hours in any of the specified biological disciplines.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience in higher education, preferably at a community college.
- Prior experience teaching general biology and human anatomy & physiology.
- Prior experience teaching at off-campus locations.
- Familiarity with the mission and role of the community college in higher education.
- Ability to work with diverse students, including non-traditional students and dual-enrolled high school students.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses and labs as scheduled, including General Biology I & II, Microbiology, or Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II.
- Maintain regular office hours as set by the college.
- Prepare Master Course Syllabi.
- Serve on college committees when elected or appointed.
- Provide grade evaluations for each student's performance.
- Make recommendations to the dean regarding curriculum additions, deletions, or revisions.
- Participate in course and program-level assessment activities.
- Participate in department, division, and institutional initiatives.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous quality improvement in student instruction and professional role development.
- Serve as a faculty mentor to students.
- Demonstrate commitment to the community college concept and team management principles.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
