Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries​/Agriculture​/Biology Faculty in Cleveland

Faculty

Foresight, 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

Moving Allowance: N/A

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service.

We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.

Please note the following:

• Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

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 / Qualifications

• 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.

The educational requirements listed for this position reflect the qualifications for the rank of Instructor. An appointee may be appointed at a higher academic rank provided the individual meets the minimum education and experience requirements established by the Tennessee Board of Regents, including any future revisions to those requirements.

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 (T ).
• 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 (T ) policies and procedures.
• Participate in division, student, and academic year evaluations as required by the college.
• Support and participate in…