Biotechnology Instructor

The Biotechnology instructor will be an instrumental team player in teaching, growing enrollment, engaging students and providing input and expertise in developing our Center of Excellence and curriculum.

This individual will instruct a variety of classes in Biotechnology and Biology coursework. Develops course materials and provides training specifically to meet Biotech industry needs within Alamance County and the region, while delivering high-quality instruction in online, blended and face-to-face formats.

Advises and tutors biotechnology students as needed, while handling a variety of student issues including make-up tests, retests, attendance and tardy issues, etc. Prepares engaging lectures, lab activities and instructor demonstrations while creating an inclusive learning environment.

Participates in content-specific professional development and stays abreast of advances in the field. Builds relationships with area industry, departments within the college and other stakeholders as needed to ensure the relevancy of the biotechnology program.

Actively promotes the Biotechnology program and the Center of Excellence inside and outside the institution. Assists with the writing and participation in educational/technology grants as requested, as well as participates in the annual program review and student learning outcome assessments for the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Instruction of undergraduate courses in biotechnology and biology, and /or continuing education certification courses as needed.
• Participates in departmental meetings and events, outreach activities as well as events we are invited to participate in within the community.
• Continuous professional development to maintain current knowledge of the life sciences industry.
• Support for departmental projects, participation in grant activities per individual grant proposals, and involvement with ensuring the department meets grant deliverables.
• Will take on additional duties if department head delegates duties in their absence.

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in teaching discipline or Associate's degree AND demonstrated industry experience and/or demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Industry experience/competencies/licensure must be documented and support teaching courses based upon catalog description.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical, Continuous Learning, Job Knowledge, Use of Technology, Problem Solving, Communications, Cooperation, Oral Communication, Teamwork, Written Communication, Business Acumen, Cost Consciousness, Diversity, Ethics, Organizational Support, Adaptability, Personal Appearance, Attendance/Punctuality, Dependability, Initiative, Innovation, Planning/Organizing, Quality, Quantity, Safety and Security.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Language

Skills:

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer

Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of Database software;
Internet software;
Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Walking
• Sitting
• Standing
• Lifting (10 lbs. maximum)
• Speaking
• Hearing

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Classroom Setting
• Inside
• Office Setting

An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.