What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Biology-AP Instructor position at Lake Land College?
- Description
Responsible for teaching in discipline areas as assigned by the respective division chair. All instructors are expected to demonstrate a mastery of the subject matter and a commitment to teaching and learning with a focus upon student retention and success.
- Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)
Essential Job Functions:
- Observes supports and enforces the regulations policies and programs of Lake Land College; adheres to the procedures outlined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
- Prepares instructional materials including a course syllabus using the syllabus template provided; follows course outlines approved by the College; evaluates and assesses student performance.
- Prepares and delivers instruction to students in modalities assigned by the division chair and approved by the Vice President for Academic Services.
- Submits required documentation including student midterm attendance rosters final course grades and other information as requested or required by the division chair; maintains accurate scholastic student records.
- Is available to students and considers the general and special needs of each student; responds to student inquiries in a timely manner; advises counsels and assists students in accomplishing their course and program goals.
- Remains current with content technology and instructional methods and strategies in the discipline.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the community college philosophy including its unique ties to the workforce and the district.
- Collaborates with program coordinators or other faculty members to facilitate achievement of course goals and objectives.
- Maintains regular communication with division chair especially with regard to absences and/or cancelling class.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the division chair.
- Specific Functional Job Requirements
Education Requirements:
- Master's Degree in the discipline.
Experience Requirements:- Minimum of 2,000 hours work experience in the field.
Knowledge:- Demonstrates ability to learn the Lake Land College information systems and processes; maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline.
Skills:- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, ability to adapt instruction to various academic levels and learning styles, superior command of the English language, expertise with instructional technology.
Personal Requirements:- Open minded, innovative, enthusiastic, positive attitude, and adaptive to new teaching technologies.
- Supplemental Information
BIOSCIENCE/Anatomy-Physiology INSTRUCTOR. Part-time Faculty position. Lake Land College. Qualified candidates will need to teach college-level courses in the Biological Sciences, such as General Biology, Cell Biology, Animal Behavior, Microbiology, Anatomy, and Physiology, or in other interdisciplinary life sciences. Minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Life Sciences or related Life Science field with an emphasis in at least 18 graduate-level credits in Biology courses. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in human anatomy and physiology.
Submit LLC application, letter of application, resume, and transcripts to: Human Resources, 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, IL 61938. Apply online at www.lakelandcollege.edu EOE/AA
$800 ECH
Equal Opportunity Employer