Assistant Professor Human Biology

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• Provide instruction in human anatomy and physiology courses and other human biology courses, including microbiology, nutrition, and/or other courses, using approved course outcome guides. The current instructional load is roughly 80% anatomy and physiology and 20% other biology courses, though this may be flexible depending on candidate strengths and department needs. Teaching assignments may be during the day and/or evening, and could include classes taught at any of the College campuses and online. Schedules are developed collaboratively within the Human Biology Team with input from the Department Chair.
• Provide student advising and assistance in areas of course selection, career planning, job placement, and employment follow-up.
• Hold at least five scheduled office hours per week for student help sessions and program assistance.
• Utilize College tools and resources, including the Learning Management System and Disability Services software, to support teaching activities as appropriate.
• Participate in department meetings, curriculum revision, course assessment, program assessment, and program review collaboratively with the human biology team.
• Engage in regular professional growth activities, remain current in the field, and maintain current credentials or licensures.
• Participate in service to the college. This may include participating in College committees, taskforces, peer teams, or other activities.
• Provide meaningful, professional service to the community, businesses, public agencies, and other organizations.
• Perform other essential job functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

• Demonstrable evidence of excellence in teaching Human Biology as found at a community college. This includes evidence of an on-going pursuit of activities intended to improve teaching skills.
• Thorough and broad knowledge of the fields of Human Anatomy and Physiology.
• Ability to use a variety of instructional methods to present curriculum concepts that provide meaningful learning opportunities for a wide range of students with varying diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Ability to observe, direct, and oversee students ensuring safety in the classroom or laboratory.
• Ability to work constructively with and contribute to a diverse workplace and community.
• Ability to use technology used in the instruction setting to produce and manage documents and data, to employ course management systems, and to teach traditional, hybrid, or online courses.
• Ability to provide services to students in a manner which does not discriminate as to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual preference or marital status.
• Willingness to travel and or teach at various hours and campus locations, as required.
• Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students and the willingness to work as a member of a workplace team.
• Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills.

• Master’s Degree in Physiology, Biology, or closely related field, from an accredited institution; or a minimum of 30 quarter hours (20 semester hours) of graduate credit in academic courses in the field of the primary teaching assignment.

• One year of successful college teaching experience in human anatomy and physiology or evidence for the potential for excellence in teaching.

• Demonstrated innovation in content delivery, laboratory exercises, and/or student engagement in the community college environment.
• Additional years of college teaching experience in human anatomy and physiology.
• Online and/or hybrid course delivery experience.
• Demonstration of engagement in STEM diversity, equity, and inclusion outreach.