Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Title:

Adjunct Instructor, Biology Department: NE Biological Sciences Campus

Location:

Northeast Campus Employee Classification: ADJ
- Adjunct Position Type: PT
- Regular Grant Funded:
No Pay Frequency:
Monthly Compensation Details:
Starting Pay - $65.00

Work Hours:

Varies based on course schedule;
Current needs include early mornings, nights through 10 pm, or weekends(Saturday) Remote Eligible:
This position is not eligible for remote work Special Instructions to Applicant:
This is a pooled posting utilized to hire adjunct instructors. Hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as part-time faculty assignments become available Job Summary

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials,facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact tostudent success.

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) as assigned by designated supervisor
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders'expectations of the College
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials,including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students,posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule tokeep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Master’s degree or higher in one of the following

• Biology
• Biological Sciences
• Anatomy/Physiology
• Bioengineering
• Biomedical Science
• Cellular Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Zoology
• Other Life Sciences related fields

OR

Master's degree or higher
* in specialized field OR a Master'sdegree or higher
* with eighteen (18) graduate hours in any of theabove-mentioned disciplines

* Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university

• At least one (1) years' working experience in the discipline /teaching area
• At least one (1) years' experience teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology at the college level
• At least one (1) years' experience teaching Microbiology,Cell/Molecular Biology, or Introductory Biology at the college level
• At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service/experiential learning, innovative technology, or problem-based learning
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit, Early College High School programs, or accelerated classes (such as8-week format)
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching online

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work arevaried, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems,including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Ability to…