Essential Functions- Ability to perform generally expected instructional/teaching activities through various mediums including, but not limited to, in-person, web-based, or hybrid.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate the subject matter using a variety of methods to accommodate different learning styles that enhances the opportunity of students to achieve the learning outcomes expected.
- Effective record-keeping strategies that comply with College directives and provide timely and correct information to students.
- Ability to provide effective assistance in ancillary educational programs and services as may be needed by the College to enhance the educational opportunities and experiences for students.
- Additional position specific essential functions are listed below.
Level of Supervision or Independent Judgement- Performs duties under moderate supervision from higher-level academic administrators to ensure cohesive and consistent academic rigor and quality of programs, courses, and educational opportunities provided.
- Exercise independent decision making concerning the class environment and instructional methods/delivery within the umbrella of academic freedom and the College’s quality education guidance and directives.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdjunct faculty are expected to perform any or all duties listed below in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. - Teach a variety of community college biology courses that may include Biology Concepts, General Biology, Microbiology, and Human Anatomy and Physiology as may be needed each semester.
- Maintain a clean and safe classroom and laboratory environment.
- Teach at least one (1) but not more than nine (9) classroom contact hours per week as required by the official course outline(s) and/or College catalog, during any given semester. Assignments of more than nine (9) classroom contact hours per semester must be approved by the College President or appropriate personnel designated by the College President.
- Verify attendance and participation as directed by academic administration. Submit complete and accurate rolls and grades by specified deadlines.
- Adjunct faculty shall attend certain Fall and Spring convocation and planning activities, certain staff meetings, and/or continuing education, in-service training, continuous improvement and/or accreditation activities as directed by the College administrator responsible for their supervision.
- Provide one-on-one student tutoring as needed for student success, provide advice or counsel if necessary to students in their classes, and foster student engagement and success.
- With approval of the appropriate College administrator, adjunct faculty may voluntarily serve on College committees and sponsor a club or organization, either with or without remuneration.
- Perform similar duties not specifically listed as directed.
Qualifications and Education Requirements- Master's degree, or higher, in Biology or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Biology.
- Experience teaching a variety of Biology courses.
- Experience utilizing computer and multimedia technology in an instructional setting.
- Demonstrated understanding of safety procedures and precautions in conducting a safe laboratory.
- Ability to relate well to students from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds and varying degrees of ability and/or experience.
- Willing and able to teach early morning, day, late afternoon, evening, and summer courses as needed.
- Ability to pass a background screening process and/or obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is necessary.
Preferred Skills- Ability to work well within a departmental structure and with other faculty in the design and implementation of curriculum and assessment.
- A clear understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy and goals.
- Teaching experience in Biology at the high school and/or community college level.
- Experience in reviewing and developing curriculum.
- Demonstrated ability and interest in incorporating computer technology into classroom and laboratory instruction.
- Demonstrated ability in using active learning strategies including inquiry learning, cooperative learning, and other contemporary teaching techniques.
- Demonstrated recent participation in professional development activities.
- Ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Work EnvironmentDuties are performed in an office environment using standard and specialized technologies and equipment. Operation of technologies and equipment involves the ability to manipulate objects from light to moderate weight using repetitive motion fine motor skills. Safe operation of motor vehicles involving both fine and gross motor skills may be expected. Exposure to hazardous chemicals is expected. |
