Biology Adjunct Job Virginia Beach area,Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads for 50 years. The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he or she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.

Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback regarding mastery of course and program learning outcomes. The Biology Adjunct Recruitment ideal candidate will be able to teach on each campus as needed (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth).

Functional Responsibilities

Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.

Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employs a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employs appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provides students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.

Delivers instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adheres to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conducts meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyzes the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develops and implements appropriate action plans as necessary.

Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.

Holds at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

Qualifications

College teaching experience in Biology (lecture and labs).
Experience teaching General Biology, Microbiology, and/or Anatomy and Physiology (including dissection of human cadavers) at a community college.
Experience applying innovative technology applications to teaching and learning.
Teaching experience at the college level.
Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.
Master’s Degree in Biology or graduate degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, and credit checks relevant to employment. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other non‑merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants who need access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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