Instructional Assistant - Biology

Brookdale Community College, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Lincroft, NEW JERSEY
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Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Instructional Assistant - Biology
Working Title Instructional Assistant - Biology
Applicant Posting Category Dropdown Professional Staff
Residency Requirement NJ Residency
Department Biology
Location Lincroft
Job Type FT - 10mo
Job Category Support Staff/Represented
Pay Rate $39,194 (prorated to 10-months)
Grade/Rank N5
Hours 37.5
Pay Basis Annually
Position Summary
Exclusive to Biology Department, under the direction of the faculty, facilitates learning and related support to students.
Description of Duties
  • Prepare demonstration material for faculty instruction.
  • Provide support, training, tutoring to students through one-on-one interaction, small group sessions, and presentations.
  • Set up, demonstrate, oversee faculty designed experiments, simulations, or activities to support acquisition of learning outcomes.
  • Maintain laboratory environment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition in compliance with safety procedures and state and federal regulations.
  • Provide direct assistance in the use of equipment and materials.
  • Review student lab work, lab tests, and performance in the lab setting to report to faculty.
  • Keep accurate student attendance records.
  • Provide input to faculty as requested regarding development and modification of curriculum and laboratory teaching materials.
  • Recommend the purchase of lab supplies, materials, equipment, and software as needed. Assist in conducting student services functions as needed. Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree required in Biology or related field, or in limited circumstances, the equivalent combination of education or experience.
  • Related experience desirable.


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Requires expertise in handling and treatment of harmful chemicals, substances, and equipment specific to the lab they work in.
  • Proven ability to work with students of varying ages, cultures, and knowledge base.
  • Proven ability to communicate ideas, principles, and concepts effectively in individual or small group settings.
  • Proven computer literacy skills at an intermediate level including a proven ability to utilize and apply Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as specialized software programs and computer applications essential to the learning process. e.g., the College’s Learning Management System and ERP.
  • Knowledge of information research strategies.
  • Proven interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and faculty.
  • Proven interpersonal skills to facilitate discussion and learning in individual, small group, and lab/instructional settings.
  • Fluency in a second language may be required.
  • Ability to travel to other sites as needed.
Preferred Qualifications & Special Considerations
Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities.
College-wide position that may require flexible hours/schedule in any Brookdale location. Must be able to handle/treat harmful chemicals, substances, equipment as needed.

Posting Detail Information


Requisition Number S201P
Desired Start Date
Duration, If Temporary
Recommended Job Open Date 10/09/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
**A review of applicants will be ongoing until the position is filled. Submission of application materials is preferred by October 23rd, 2023 to ensure full consideration.

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