What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology Instructor - Cabarrus College of Health Sciences position at Advocate Aurora Health?
About Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a healthcare-focused institution committed to excellence in health professions education. Located on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, North Carolina, the college offers a wide range of associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in healthcare.
Job Summary
Facilitates educational experiences to enhance student learning; teaches, advises students; curriculum development; student retention; active committee involvement; professional development; participates in budget and institutional effectiveness processes; services to the greater community. Instructors must demonstrate potential for advancement to the next rank.
What You'll Do
- Work closely with the program chair to review and update the curriculum to be relevant.
- Teach and facilitate student learning; teaching activities may occur online or face-to-face in a classroom, clinical, lab, or fieldwork setting.
- Build degree programs that embodies coherent courses of study and allows students to progressively build upon and integrate their knowledge and skills.
- Develop knowledge of pedagogy, academic discipline, and as appropriate, clinical profession including scholarship activities.
- Contribute to the improvement of the College community through service to the College and broader community.
Teaching & Lab Responsibilities
The position will include both teaching and lab management/preparation responsibilities, with approximately 75% of the annual workload dedicated to teaching and 25% to lab management and preparation for the labs offered annually (this could vary annually based on departmental needs).
What You'll Bring
Required
- Demonstrated high level of competence in teaching and related activities.
- Master's Degree in Biology or Degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in the discipline required.
Preferred
- 2 years of teaching experience preferred.
- Lab management experience preferred.
- Must have the mathematical and scientific ability to accurately formulate various solutions, buffers, and chemical mixtures for instructional purposes.
- Qualifications or certifications that include expertise in biological hazards, chemical hygiene, regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA, EPA, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of lab management, safety and disposal guidelines is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Normal or corrected auditory and visual acuity.
- Able to use standard office equipment, including computers.
- Environment is climate controlled with occasional exposure to inclement weather when travelling between buildings.
- Occasional travel to other locations.
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