What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty, Microbiology position at Prince George's Community College?
Responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of all learning activities in any given course. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, curriculum design, and other activities that contribute to the department, division, and College. The instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Department Chair, Division Dean, EVP/Provost, or the President or designee.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree required: specializing in microbiology, virology, protistology, epidemiology, microbial genetics, or molecular biology or a master’s degree in any field plus fifteen (15) graduate level credits in the field in which you are teaching.
- Completion of a minimum of 30 graduate course/research hours in these fields.
- Minimum of 2 years of college or university teaching experience at the undergraduate level in the field of general microbiology.
- Ph.D. preferred.
Criteria
CRITERIA: The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. A Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in support of course outcomes.
- Using applicable technology and andragogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
- Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required.
- Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.
- Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
- Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department, where appropriate; inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
- Provide an orientation at the first- class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
- Notify students of key dates and course adjustments.
- Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course (may include maintaining an up-to-date electronic grade book, and entering final grades by the established due date).
- Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date.
- Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
- Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours, and referring students to appropriate resources.
- Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Maintain regular communication with students. Use the assigned PGCC email for communication with the department and with students.
- Submit annual program budgets to and work closely with the appropriate Department Chair, Program Coordinator, Director or Program Director on the development of annual division budgets for approval by the Dean, if applicable.
- Attend all required meetings.
- Engage in appropriate and relevant service to the college and to the department (e.g., search committees, faculty committees, etc.)
- Maintain the currency and relevance of all learning resources for the courses, especially but not limited to OER’s.
- Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Mastery of course content.
- Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
- Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
- Ability to teach face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed.
- Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
- Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
- Research skills (where appropriate).
- Time management, planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Problem-solving and analytical ability.
- Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).
Job Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions maybe required. Occasionally the ability to physically move and lift materials 5-25 pounds maybe required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
- As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
- A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.
ACCOMMODATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Prince George’s Community College provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Accommodation determinations are made on a case-by-case basis. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ECT department.
Is Background Check Required?
Yes
Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?
No