Life Sciences Instructor (Adjunct Pool)

Forsyth Technical Community College•Winston Salem, NC

50d

About The Position

The Life Sciences Instructor will teach general biology (BIO) or anatomy and physiology (A&P) courses. This individual will be responsible for teaching assignments, maintaining records, and administering/grading assessments and examinations. Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available. Part-time faculty are hired on an "as needed" basis and will work for the duration of time specified by the respective course. A portion of teaching assignment may be evening classes and possibly weekend classes. Faculty are assigned to teach courses using various delivery methods based on the teaching area and the needs of students and the College, which may require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location. Depending on department needs each semester, this position will be online or in-person (day or evening classes).

Requirements

Master's degree in biology or life sciences-related field with at least 18 graduate hours in biology or life sciences-related coursework.

Nice To Haves

Previous academic teaching experience at a community college or university
Experience teaching hybrid, online, and/or multimodal courses
Experience with distance learning technologies
Experience with multi-cultural pedagogy and demonstration of developing multi-cultural curricula

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as designated by the department Chairperson and approved by the Dean.
Assume responsibility for accurately maintaining all required college records, including attendance and grade reports.
Construct, administer, and grade examinations.
Assume responsibility for being familiar with and adhering to all policies of the College.
Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content includes program, state, and SACSCOC-approved competencies.
Assess student learning using appropriate modalities.
Appropriately utilize learning management system tools as required by the college and/or department.
Make recommendations to Department Chair for supplies, equipment, and equipment repairs.
Incorporate inclusive content and work to eliminate discriminatory and exclusionary content from curriculum.
Intentionally design learning experiences that extend beyond facilitating classroom instruction and assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes.