Instructor - Biology

Overview

Job Summary

Facilitates educational experiences to enhance student learning; teaches, advises students; curriculum development; student retention; active committee involvement; professional development; participates in budget and institutional effectiveness processes; services to the greater community. Instructors must demonstrate potential for advancement to the next rank.

Essential Functions

• Teaches and facilitate student learning; teaching activities may occur online or face-to-face in a classroom, clinical, lab, or fieldwork setting.
• Builds degree programs that embodies coherent courses of study and allows students to progressively build upon and integrate their knowledge and skills.
• Develops knowledge of pedagogy, academic discipline, and as appropriate, clinical profession including scholarship activities.
• Contributes to the improvement of the College community through service to the College and broader community.

Physical Requirements

Normal or corrected auditory and visual acuity. Able to use standard office equipment, including computers. Environment is climate controlled with occasional exposure to inclement weather when travelling between buildings. Occasional travel to other locations.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Demonstrated high level of competence in teaching and related activities. Master's Degree in Biology or Degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in the discipline required. 2 years' experience preferred.  Preference will be given to those with credentials to teach both Life and Physical Sciences (e.g., Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Physical Science, and/or Chemistry).