Instructor​/Assistant Professor of Biology​/Chemistry

Location: Utqiagvik

REPORTS TO:

Dean of Academic Affairs

LOCATION:

On Campus in Utqiagvik, Alaska

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

COMPENSATION: $68,333.10 - $90,325.85/year + Benefits, Exempt, Faculty Position

CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are "Unapologetically Iñupiaq." This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Instructor/Assistant Professor of Biology/Chemistry develops and teaches general science courses, science courses for students interested in obtaining a science degree and/or entering the workforce as a science technician or similar [emphasizing high latitude implications] within the Academic Division, which may include General Biology, General Chemistry, Geoscience, and/or Physics. Additionally, the role collaborates with external partners and research scientists from other institutions on various projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Prepares and maintains updated instructional materials, course outlines, and curriculum.

* Maintains office hours, as required.

* Participates in the development of and contributes to the quality of post-secondary curriculum in the area of study.

* Serves as student academic advisor.

* Evaluates student performance and submits appropriate grades and reports.

* Participates in professional development, as appropriate.

* Completes reports and presentations, and attends meetings and special events, as required.

* Monitors the degree and certificate programs within the Program(s) and makes timely changes, as appropriate.

* Actively participates in College and community service including serving on community and task forces, participating in College activities, curriculum planning, professional development, and assisting in the budgeting of assigned programs.

* Manages the laboratory workload consistent with a science faculty position, including maintaining, preparing, and dispensing solutions and chemical materials (i.e., reagents, chemicals, acids, bases, buffers, stains, culture media, culture plates).

* Monitors collection and disposal of pathogenic waste, hazardous waste, toxic materials, and chemicals according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard.

* Maintains and updates the Materials Safety Data (MSD) forms.

* In a time-critical manner, attend to cultures by propagations of viable pathogenic and nonpathogenic stock cultures of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

* Maintains and cleans laboratory space (floors, surface areas) and equipment (i.e., glassware, autoclaves, incubators, refrigerators) on a daily/weekly/monthly basis

* Inventories, submit requisitions, restocks, and organizes supplies and equipment each semester.

* Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.

* Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

* Demonstrated teaching experience in a post-secondary environment.

* Demonstrated experience in curriculum development.

* Demonstrated experience with distance delivery of courses and curriculum.

* Good oral and written communication skills.

* Ability to travel periodically.

* Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.

* Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.

* Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

* Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.

* Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.

* Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.

* Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College's mission.

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