Part-Time Faculty, Science
About The Position
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is seeking qualified applicants to establish a pool for part-time and/or substitute instructors to teach Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Agricultural Sciences, or other life science courses. Part-time faculty may be expected to teach and manage a full course, including lectures and labs with the availability to teach mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends as needed. Email is the primary method that NWACC utilizes to communicate with its applicants. If you choose not to provide an email address, please note that you will need to log back into the system to obtain updates regarding your application.
Requirements
- Master of Science degree in a Biological Science or similar degree (by approval of the Dean of Science and Mathematics)
- At least 18 graduate hours in the subject area to be taught
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology or other life science courses
- PhD or additional graduate hours in Biological sciences
- Experience with leadership at a community college or educational institution is a plus
- Demonstrated teaching ability is the top priority
- Instructional experience and leadership experience at a community college is a priority
- Ability to use an on-line platform
- On-line delivery of instruction, use of technology for instruction, and experience or interest in project based, service learning, or inquiry based learning will be given special consideration
- Knowledge of good laboratory procedures, governmental safety regulations regarding lab safety is desirable.
- Use of technology for instruction
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver instruction to students.
- Effectively employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning.
- Stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students.
- Maintain proper class-related records.
- Contacts students outside the classroom due to student absence to relay information related to class work and assignments.
- Maintains current knowledge in the field, vocation or profession.
- Promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress.
- Demonstrate an interest in using current and emerging technologies in the classroom and/or in online teaching.
- Support the academic area and College through other work normally expected of adjunct faculty members.
- Any other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
