Part-Time Instructor - Biology (All Campuses)

Blinn College, United States

Updated: 10 months ago
Location: Bryan, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details

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Position Information


Requisition Number 2022034F
Position Title Part-Time Instructor - Biology (All Campuses)
Salary Range As per Blinn College's part-time faculty salary schedule.
DBM Rating n/a
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Faculty
Anticipated Start Date 08/24/2022
Campus Bryan, Brenham, Schulenburg, Sealy, RELLIS, Distance Education
Application Deadline
Extended Open Deadline
FLSA Status Exempt
Security Sensitive? Yes
Work Hours Teaches courses needed for class schedule as assigned.

Position Summary Information


Objective
To perform the day-to-day operations of the instructional programs in Biology.
Essential Duties
• Teaches biology courses as assigned (both lecture and laboratory sessions where appropriate).
• 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 their progress
• Informs students of their progress 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 Learning Management System to post grades and other course resources for students.
• Attends departmental and division meetings.
• Completes and reports all course grading in a timely manner and according to college and program policy.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A Master’s degree or higher in Biology, Biological Sciences, Anatomy/Physiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Science, Botany, Aquatic Biology, Integrative Biology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Cellular/Molecular Biology, Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience, Genetics, or Zoology; or a Master’s degree or higher in another area (including a clinical/professional degree such as MD, DDS/DMD, DVM, Nutrition) with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in one of the above disciplines appropriate for credentialing to the course(s) being taught.
Preferred Experience and Training
• Undergraduate teaching experience.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and/or classroom technology.
• Familiarity with laboratory technology and/or laboratory interface software.
• Experience teaching online and/or hybrid courses.
Physical Requirements
The ability to setup and carry standard laboratory equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.
Required Degree, License or Certifications
Special Notes To Applicants
• This is a part-time position; it is not full-time employment. • This is a multiple campus posting. Part-time positions may or may not be available at all campuses in a given semester. • Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. In addition, questions that are not completely or accurately answered will also be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. • For the selection process, unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application as PDF files. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be sent from the issuing institution directly to Blinn College, Dean, Natural and Physical Sciences, PO Box 6030, Bryan, TX 77805 to complete the hiring process. • Additionally, all foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an evaluation from a certified credential agency or they may not be reviewed.
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/10203

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