Instructor, Biology - Adjunct

Instructor, Biology – Adjunct

Position:
Part-time

Under general supervision, this instructor will prepare and teach biology courses designed for college transfer programs. The instructor must instruct a wide variety of topics within the curriculum in a laboratory environment and may be required to teach day, evening, and/or weekend hours.

• Develop learner‑centered lesson plans.
• Employ teaching strategies and instructional materials for different learning styles.
• Incorporate current technology in classroom, distance learning, and laboratory environments where pedagogically appropriate.
• Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population.
• Prepare, distribute, and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate.
• Conduct appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs / general education as appropriate.

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in the field; maintain current credentials or licenses as required by program or accreditation.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.

• Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment.
• Provide for the security of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions.
• Maintain student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology‑based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self‑Service, Canvas).
• Comply with all applicable college, state, and federal rules and regulations.

• Address student concerns in a timely manner.
• Promote retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success.
• Refer students to campus and community resources when appropriate.

• Demonstrate and model the college’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility, and teamwork.

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Master’s degree in Biology or related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in biology from a regionally accredited post‑secondary institution.

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related field from a regionally accredited post‑secondary institution.

• Successful experience teaching in Biology or related subjects at a community college or university setting.

• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems.

• Understand and commit to the nature and role of the community college, particularly its open door policy.
• Demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned.
• Multi‑task.
• Respect diversity.
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments.
• Create and maintain a learner‑centered environment.
• Communicate effectively.
• Effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

• None specified.

• Mandatory GTCC trainings upon initial hire and annual updates as required:
  Reporting Requirements;
  Discrimination & Anti‑Harassment (within 30 days of hire, annual refresher thereafter);
  Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire, annual refresher thereafter);
  Personal Information Protection (within 30 days, annual refresher thereafter);
  Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days, annual refresher thereafter); eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching; eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of that format.

• May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Maintain student records;
  Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.