Term Instructor - Biology Pool

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This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill temporary TERM Instructor assignments on an as needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. AN APPLICATION IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR, AT WHICH TIME APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION.

Posting Number

Posting Number F0115

This position is open to

This position is open to Open to All Applicants

Job Title

Job Title TERM INSTRUCTOR - BIOLOGY POOL

Position Title/Rank

Position Title/Rank TERM INSTRUCTOR

Department

Department Natural Sciences

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status

Employment Status Term

Open Date

Open Date 11/10/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Effective Date of Employment

The purpose of this position is to teach courses per regular semester that could include online courses and/or dual-credit/early college classes. Travel will be required for dual-credit classes.

Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline. Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need. Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction. Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.

Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures. Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.

Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work. Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning. Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students’ work and the possibility of improvement.

Assist in academic advising of declared majors. Assist with marketing programs and recruiting students.

Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement in programs and assure compliance with professional standards, state‑mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/industry and higher education.

Participate in the self‑evaluation process. Establish goals and objectives which may include personal and professional development plans in consultation with the department chair. Maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development/engagement activities.

Serve on committees. Accept special assignments occasionally. Participate in scheduled institutional activities which include convocation and graduation ceremonies. Participate in department, divisional, and College meetings. Participate in College‑related activities such as registration and selection of faculty. Participate in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards. Participate in the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals and objectives and budget priorities.

Meet professional assignments in accordance with the College calendar. Participate in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline provided to insure course content and objectives are…