Instructor, Biology; Contracted Instructor

Instructor, Biology (Annually Contracted Instructor)

Overview:

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invites applications for a full-time, Annually Contracted Instructor of Biology position at our Main Campus location. We welcome candidates with experience in teaching college-level courses to our diverse technical, transfer degree and non-degree seeking students in our Health and Public Safety Division in areas of the Biological Sciences such as General Biology (both majors and non-majors level), Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, or other interdisciplinary biological/life science courses.

Instruction may include face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities and may include evenings and weekends as needed.

As part of our team of highly qualified faculty, Biology Instructors are expected to provide high quality instruction for a diverse student population and work with the Dean and other administrative staff and faculty to improve student learning experiences. Instructors may be assigned other instructional responsibilities as determined by the Dean or Associate Dean. This Annually Contracted Biology Instructor will join a dedicated team of science professionals dedicated towards the advancement of our students into the field of laboratory science, 4-year degree pathways, and healthcare programs.

Essential Duties:

* Teach assigned courses following established course descriptions, course objectives and syllabi

* Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs

* Promote student success in their courses by providing academic advice to students.

* Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods

* Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner

* Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines

* Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials

* Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories

* Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with diverse needs

Minimum Qualifications:

* Master's degree or PhD from an accredited college or university in Biology, Life Sciences, Science Education or related Life Science field with an emphasis (at least 18 graduate credits) in Biological Science fields or related cohesive set of experience

* 3 years' experience teaching biological or health sciences at a post-secondary institution (i.e. community college, 4-year college or university)

* Expertise in at least one of the following courses:
General Biology (majors and non-majors), Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, or other interdisciplinary biological life science

* Experience utilizing various methods of instruction as well as innovative instructional/academic support systems and programs

* Competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies

* Practical/laboratory instructional experience including dissections and other academic procedures in an educational setting

* Experience with or ability to learn to use the College's Learning Management System (i.e. Brightspace or similar)

* Strong commitment to student excellence and outcomes

Preferred Qualifications:

* 2 years' experience teaching biological or health science at a community college serving a diverse student population

* Experience and interest in using evidence-based instructional methods and program (such as ACUE or QM), department, or institutional learning assessment processes and accreditation

* Familiarity with Ohio's College Credit Plus (CCP) program and basic responsibilities of the College for overseeing curriculum alignment at CCP partner high school locations

* Experience with the development and facilitation of online courses

* Proficiency utilizing…