Full Time Instructor -Anatomy & Physiology

Blinn College, United States

Updated: 10 months ago
Location: Bryan, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Information


Requisition Number 2021061F
Position Title Full Time Instructor -Anatomy & Physiology
Salary Range Per full time faculty salary schedule
DBM Rating n/a
Job Type Full Time
Job Category Faculty
Anticipated Start Date 01/09/2023
Campus RELLIS, Bryan
Application Deadline
Extended Open Deadline
FLSA Status Exempt
Security Sensitive? Yes
Work Hours Teaches biology lecture/lab courses as assigned

Position Summary Information


Objective
To perform the day-to-day operations of the instructional programs in Biology.
Essential Duties
• Teaches a minimum of three 96 contact hour biology courses each semester (both lecture and laboratory sessions)
• Teaching duties to be divided as needed among Biology courses offered
• Prepares necessary laboratory supplies and materials in advance of teaching sessions and returns unused materials to their appropriate locations
• Ensures that laboratory safety and cleanliness is maintained
• Provides instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations
• Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence
• Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication
• Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources
• Advises students in academic matters
• Evaluates students’ performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner
• Assists in the development, distribution, and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives
• Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum
• Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community
• Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities
• Possesses a passion for teaching community college students
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and orally
• Attends college orientation and required institutional meetings
• Utilizes the college LMS to post course syllabi and grades as well as other course resources for students in a timely manner
• Attends departmental and division meetings.
• Serves on department, division and/or college committees.
• Serves as a mentor to part-time faculty.
• Participates in program and curriculum review, course development, and revision processes.
• Completes all course grading in a timely manner and according to college and program policy.
• Serves as lead course instructor as needed.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Masters degree or above in a biological science
• Ability to teach multiple types of undergraduate biology courses
Preferred Experience and Training
• Ph.D. in a biological field
• Ability to teach Anatomy & Physiology courses
• College teaching experience using a computerized learning platform
• Online teaching experience and course development
• Experience using publisher software
• Graduate credit and experience teaching anatomy and physiology or microbiology
• Experience working with computer-based technology in the classroom and laboratories.
• Knowledge of assessment planning for SACS and THECB core requirements
Physical Requirements
The ability to set up and operate biological laboratory equipment and technology
Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.
Required Degree, License or Certifications
Master’s degree or higher in Biology, Biological Sciences, Anatomy/Physiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Science, Integrative Biology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Cellular/Molecular Biology, Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience, Genetics, or Zoology or a related field; or Master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in any of the above disciplines; or
MD, DDS/DMD, or DVM with college level anatomy and physiology and microbiology courses.
Special Notes To Applicants
There is one position available at the RELLIS campus and one position available on the Bryan campus. Although these positions will have a home campus, driving to multiple campuses may be required.
Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, transcripts, or foreign credential evaluation (if applicable) will be considered incomplete and may not be considered.
Unofficial graduate transcripts and foreign transcripts with credential review may be attached to this application. However, official graduate transcripts and if applicable, original certified credential evaluation of foreign transcripts must be sent from the graduate institution directly to Blinn College (Dean, Natural and Physical Sciences, PO Box 6030, Bryan, TX 77805) to complete the hiring process if an employment offer is made.
A short teaching demonstration will be required of applicants invited to interview.
Credentials
The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA (LOCAL)-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf
Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/9604

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