This is a 9 month faculty position that reports to the Academic Dean of the Division of Science & Mathematics. Will teach General Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology or other Biological/Life Science courses with the availability to teach mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends as needed. Also the possibility of on-line or remote instruction. This individual must be qualified to teach courses in at least two fields such as Principles of Biology or Anatomy & Physiology and also possibly microbiology or chemistry. Science instructors teach and manage their own lab sections, keep at least 10 office hours a week, serve on a variety of college committees, attend departmental/divisional meetings and perform related responsibilities as assigned by a Science Department Chair. There is an average weekly 32 hour total on-campus commitment. Additional service to the college (part of the 32) may include student advising (formal or informal) and mentoring or orienting of new faculty. Professional development may be encouraged or required in some circumstances.

This position will start August 2023

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  Develop course curriculum, course handouts, lectures, labs, and presentations.
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  Participate in program level learning assessment. Participation includes helping articulate learning outcomes, choosing and administering measures, evaluating student performance, and suggesting changes to improve student learning.
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  Work with other faculty and administrators in developing program curriculum, standards, and policies, including reviewing and participating in textbook selection process where appropriate.
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  Schedule, supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in clinical, internship, observation, field experience, and similar settings as appropriate for the course or program.
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  Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester.
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  Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.
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  Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated times. A faculty member should inform the supervisor if he or she is unable to meet a class on time.
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  Keep a flexible weekly schedule that best facilitates student learning and access. Any changes in the scheduled class times or locations should have prior approval by the faculty's supervisor. Examples of the various ways faculty keep flexible schedules to accommodate student learning from week to week could include:
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  Late night or early morning preparation of lab materials or activities.
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  Organizing, rehearsing, and hosting musical or dramatic performances or other events.
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  Arranging and conducting on-site clinical or internship experiences.
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  Planning and supervising field trips.
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  Keeping weekend and/or late night online office hours or online discussions.
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  Conducting special review sessions outside of scheduled class times.
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  Accommodating student make-up work
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  Spending extended periods grading exams or assignments to allow prompt feedback to students.

• 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.