FORESTRY, WILDLIFE & FISHERIES / AGRICULTURE / BIOLOGY FACULTY

FORESTRY, WILDLIFE & FISHERIES / AGRICULTURE / BIOLOGY FACULTY

(9/10 Mo-Tenure Track)

Number of Openings: 1

Institution: Cleveland State Community College

Department: Science/Biology

Reports to: Dean of Arts & Sciences

Campus Location: Cleveland, Tennessee

Salary Range: Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Position Status: Exempt / Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

Instructors provide high-quality instruction that supports student learning and fosters a positive learning environment in the classroom. The primary responsibility is teaching and evaluating students in assigned courses. Instruction is delivered on-site throughout the college’s five-county service area and may also be offered through online teaching formats. Instructors communicate with students outside of class and perform a variety of administrative duties, including committee work, assessment, registration, and advising.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICIATIONS

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Agriculture, Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries, Biology, or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in qualifying coursework.
• Teaching responsibilities may include one or more of the following areas: plant science, animal science, soil science, general ecology, environmental science, introductory forestry, wildlife and fisheries, conservation, introductory biology, and dendrology.
• Valid driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan and teach classes as assigned in accordance with course descriptions, course syllabi, departmental guidelines, and approved instructional formats, including on-site instruction throughout the college’s five-county service area and online delivery as applicable.
• Fulfill all instructional requirements required by Cleveland State Community College and the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR).
• Remain current in the instructional field and in effective teaching methodologies.
• Devote a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to the institution, maintain appropriate office hours, and obtain approval for any commitments that may affect employment responsibilities.
• Be accessible to students for advising, academic assistance, and support based on the instructional format.
• Participate in institutional and academic unit meetings.
• Maintain and safeguard all required records and report grades as prescribed by the Registrar.
• Comply with Cleveland State Community College and Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policies and procedures.
• Participate in division, student, and academic year evaluations as required by the college.
• Support and participate in the college’s recruitment and retention efforts.