Instructor of Life Sciences (Newport

Instructor of Life Sciences (Newport Campus)

Arkansas State University-Newport

The Instructor of Life Sciences provides effective instruction in the areas of Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology and related fields. This person facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. This is a 9-month faculty position reporting to the Dean for STEM.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
• Supervise students' laboratory work.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Botany, and related courses at the college level.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials
• Supervise and monitor laboratory facilities in accordance with institutional, state, and federal safety guidelines.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction in both traditional and online classroom settings.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Participates in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field of study, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
• Maintains accessibility to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. Maintains course/student records such as student grades, attendance, and training activity details
• in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit records by established deadlines.
• Keeps a flexible weekly schedule that best facilitates student learning and access.
• Remains current in academic or program discipline, including maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate. Receives training and stays abreast of current research and advances within the field of study to increase student engagement and practices that promote student learning.
• Participates in college professional development activities.
• Helps students identify and achieve their educational goals through participating in the college's advising process, as well as providing incidental academic advice to students in classes.
• Posts and keeps office hours to facilitate interaction with students, the college community, and the public.
• Serves on standing ad hoc committees, advisory boards, hiring committees, faculty senate, or as a student organization advisor. Attends local, regional, state, or national meetings where required or necessary for the discipline.
• Mentors and assists in orienting new faculty, either formally or informally where appropriate or required by department or division.
• Attends commencement or other ceremonies appropriate to the faculty member's discipline or program. Attends departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings where appropriate or as required by supervisor. Performs other academically-related duties as assigned by instructor's supervisor.
• Performs certain administrative or service duties in support of the Science program.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Additional responsibilities include:

When an individual accepts a teaching appointment at the college, he or she also accepts responsibilities and obligations as a professional educator. Under the supervision of the Division Dean, the faculty has as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes. These duties take precedence over all others. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, faculty should assume responsibility for professional development, service to the college, and other duties as assigned by their supervisors.

They are also obligated to abide by and support college policies. Faculty must be committed to the learning college philosophy as well as the goals and objectives of the university.

Each semester's instructional load will be assigned by the faculty member's supervisor, which will be determined by the nature of the position, the needs of the department, and workload guidelines established by college policy. Evening, weekend, as well as on-line instruction may be required.

Development of and participation in special college projects, development of new instructional techniques, development of an assessment plan in the discipline, student advising, and participation in other college and community service activities consistent with the mission of the college.

Qualifications:

Potential candidates should be able to instruct courses in Biology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Botany, and related fields appropriate to the two-year college level. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty…