Biology Instructor

DEFINITION:

Biology instructors must have broad competencies in teaching a range of biology courses; they must be student-centered and willing to use varied instructional methods to provide effective classroom, lab, and online instruction.

• Receives general supervision from Chair of the Science Department
• Exercises no supervision

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach a minimum of 18 credit/25 contact hours per semester, including evening and online classes as assigned.
• Prepare and execute lessons, lectures, activities, and exercises for lecture, laboratory, and online settings.
• Maintain safe and proper practices in compliance with OSHA standards in all student activities.
• Develop and prepare effective tests of different types to accurately evaluate student performance.
• Grade and return assignments and maintain accurate grading and attendance records.
• Provide prompt and appropriate professional correspondence to students and colleagues.
• Participate in curriculum development. Evaluate and modify student learning outcomes and instructional methods as needed.
• Contribute to college initiatives such as, but not limited to, recruiting, goal-planning, student success, and retention.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committee meetings, and professional development activities.
• Maintain scheduled office hours and a minimum of 30 hours on campus each week, scheduled to effectively meet the needs of students.
• Meet college, division, and department requirements for course design and execution such as, but not limited to, ADA Compliance, Universal Navigation Design, and Regular and Substantive Interactions with students.

• Coordinate with lab technicians to order supplies, equipment, and texts as needed.
• Stay current on advising trends and curriculum changes to effectively guide students through degree pathways.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Multiple teaching techniques and active learning strategies
• Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment
• Learning Management Systems (LMS) and ADA compliance
• Principles of effective assessment and administration

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making observations
• Reading and writing
• Communicating with others
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:

Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds

• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• This position requires a Master’s degree earned from an accredited college or university with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Biology courses.

• Knowledge of and the ability to teach the Biology courses offered in the Science Department including General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Microbiology.

• Prior experience in teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred.

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
• To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.