Essential Duties

• Teaches a minimum of three 96 contact hour biology courses each semester (both lecture and laboratory sessions)
• Teaching duties to be divided as needed among Biology courses offered
• Prepares necessary laboratory supplies and materials in advance of teaching sessions and returns unused materials to their appropriate locations
• Ensures that laboratory safety and cleanliness is maintained
• Provides instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations
• Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence
• Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication
• Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources
• Advises students in academic matters
• Evaluates students’ performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner
• Assists in the development, distribution, and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives
• Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum
• Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community
• Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities
• Possesses a passion for teaching community college students
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and orally
• Attends college orientation and required institutional meetings
• Utilizes the college LMS to post course syllabi and grades as well as other course resources for students in a timely manner
• Attends departmental and division meetings.
• Serves on department, division and/or college committees.
• Serves as a mentor to part-time faculty.
• Participates in program and curriculum review, course development, and revision processes.
• Completes all course grading in a timely manner and according to college and program policy.
• Serves as lead course instructor as needed.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Masters degree or higher in a biological science
• Ability to teach multiple types of undergraduate biology courses

Preferred Experience and Training

• Ph.D. in a biological field
• College teaching experience using a computerized learning platform
• Online teaching experience and course development
• Experience using publisher software
• Experience working with computer-based technology in the classroom and laboratories.
• Knowledge of assessment planning for SACS and THECB core requirements

Physical Requirements

Required Degree, License or Certifications

Special Notes To Applicants

Credentials