Adjunct Professor, Biology

Instructor Position

Under general supervision from the departmental chair, the incumbent teaches courses as scheduled, cultivates a healthy teacher-student relationship, and engages the students in active learning. The incumbent will make recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision. The instructor will perform administrative aspects of instruction in a timely manner.

Master's Degree in discipline or Master's Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in discipline. Experience with dual-credit teaching, willingness to mentor undergraduate research projects, and previous courses taught:
Microbiology, Human Anatomy & Physiology.

The incumbent will:

• Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Develop clear and innovative syllabi and course material.
• Demonstrates professional written and oral skills in communications with students.
• Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
• Incorporate best practices.
• Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
• Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
• Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.
• Participate in academic/professional organizations.
• Develop and implement innovative course content based on current pedagogy.
• Evidence a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth.
• Integrate a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the classroom, clinical setting, the department, and the institution.
• Supervise and evaluate student performance in simulated and clinical environments.
• Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
• Foster collegiality within the department and clinical setting.
• Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
• Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and/or revision of department instruction/curriculum.
• Contribute to growth of the college by active involvement on task forces or committees.
• Demonstrate participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.
• Maintain laboratory spaces.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Social constructs required of position:

• Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
• Be friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
• Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
• Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Keep work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

& Physical Demands:

Knowledge:

• Principles and methods for curriculum and training design.
• Teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Pedagogical practices relevant to discipline.
• Equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.
• Subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline.

Skills:

• Effective communication skills.
• Presentation skills.

Abilities:

• Provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Engage students in the learning process.
• Enable positive student learning outcomes.
• Work with a diverse population.

Physical Effort:
Primarily light physical activity is required with occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 25 pounds. Keyboarding and computer use. Use of Audio/Visual equipment or equipment in an instructional setting.

Working Conditions:

Work is normally performed in an interior/office work environment. Travel to offsite centers may be required.

Work Schedule:

Schedule to be determined by department chair in accordance with the Faculty Load Policy. This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.

Hours Required Per Week:
As determined by department chair.

TRS/ORP: TRS Only

Reports To:

Departmental Chair/Supervisor