Instructor, Medical Biotechnology; Part Time - Adjunct Faculty Pool Requisitions

Overview

Instructor, Medical Biotechnology (Part Time) - Adjunct Faculty Pool

Location:

Houston, Texas, John B Coleman Building

Provide the expertise and knowledge that supports the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service.

• Teaching:
  Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline; actively participate in the collection, analysis, documentation and reporting of data acquired to assess student, course and program outcomes and utilize data to improve teaching and learning; make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods; develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair;
  
  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 differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles; 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; teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs; use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously; assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories; demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies; submit all grades, attendance rosters, or any other required items at the stipulated time.
• Academic Advising:
  Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community; provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods; provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues; make presentations on a particular academic field or program and its opportunities for transfer, work, scholarships, and support services; provide information to individuals maintaining program-related websites;
  
  work with the Chair to take on appropriate academic advising activities as needed by the College and Department.
• Professional Development:
  Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair; keep pace with developments in the discipline; learn and apply technologies that support student learning; participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college.
• Institutional and Community Service:
  Participate in institutional service activities, discipline/program meetings, department/college/system meetings or committees; adhere to policies and procedures of HCCS; participate in college-related activities such as student activities, recruitment, retention, and accreditation-related duties; assist in program articulation with secondary and post-secondary institutions.

To perform this job successfully, the qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Applicants must be eligible to teach clinical courses at HCC's affiliate sites by meeting any requirements for entry set by the affiliate sites.

Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related field or a master’s degree in another field with 18 graduate hours in a qualifying field required. Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certifications must accompany application.

3 years directly…