Professor of Biology

Professor of Biology

A faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the academic division to which the faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

Reports To:

Dean of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Division/Dept. Chair for Biology

Minimum Education /

Experience:

Master's Degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Biological Sciences or closely associated field. Prior higher ed teaching experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Positive human relations and communication skills. Ability to communicate and articulate biological concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing. Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting biological concepts. Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups. Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with other faculty and staff individually and in groups.

Organization and attention to detail. Basic computer and graphing calculator skills. Discretion with passwords and student information. Ability to use, and ability to explain the use of laboratory equipment and tutorial programs to students. Willingness to train on any new programs and equipment used in the department. Must be punctual. Must be reliable.

Physical Demands/

Working Conditions:

Light work:
The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom and lab area to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position. This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that frequently involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists. This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with classroom and lab equipment to instruct or assist students and patients. This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

Preferred Qualifications:

None

Required Training:
Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution

Work Hours:

This is a full-time position. Teaching schedules can include online, days, nights, concurrent classes at local high schools, and/or classes on weekends; work includes: maintaining office hours, attending regularly scheduled meetings, and being available for additional meetings. Occasional required events (i.e. Commencement) on weekends.

Department:
Division of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics

HR Contact:
Beth Holmes