"Adjunct Instructor-Biology"

Job Summary

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements: Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities as assigned by designated supervisor. Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College. Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system. Communicates regularly with students and college officials. Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise. Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes. Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success. Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline. Evaluates student performance and learning. Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students. Assigns grades consistent with course requirements. Assists in College’s commitment to assessing student learning outcomes. Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites.

Service Excellence: Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College. Completes all required training and professional development sessions. Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule. Adheres to College policies and procedures. Adheres to applicable safety procedures. Performs other related tasks as required.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Biology, Biological Sciences, Anatomy/Physiology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Science, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Zoology, or other Life Sciences related fields; OR Master’s degree or higher with eighteen (18) graduate hours in any of the above-mentioned disciplines. Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience in the discipline/teaching area. Experience teaching a class or facilitating training. Teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service learning, and innovative technology. Experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs. Previous online teaching experience. At least one (1) year’s experience teaching Biology or a related course in higher education. At least one (1) year’s working experience delivering course content in Canvas LMS. Willing to teach evening and weekend classes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems. Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems. Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter. Knowledge of how students learn. Ability to adapt to student learning needs. Utilization of student-centered integrative learning strategies. Promotion of positive expectations of students. Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning. Incorporation of pedagogical innovation. Assessment of student learning. Assessment of self-learning. Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum. Development of relevant content for classes. Development of effective classroom management processes and strategies. Experience mentoring and advising students. Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring. Engagement in service to the institution, profession, and community. Participation in professional development in the teaching discipline.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.