Biology Adjunct Instructor

Classification Information FLSA Exempt Position Information Position Title Biology Adjunct Instructor (Part-Time, Continuous Recruitment) Position Number PF2-BIO Position Type Part Time Leave Format Faculty Shift As required to support the program. Supervisor Title Division Chair - Sciences Location All Locations Job Description - Summary Curriculum adjunct instructors will instruct within their area of expertise using college level measures to determine student success. Curriculum adjunct instructors will apply the tenets of critical thinking to subject matter and will demonstrate flexibility in teaching across educational mediums (online, information highway, etc.) as needed. Curriculum adjunct instructors will participate in professional development activities.

NOTE: The purpose of a continuous recruitment posting is to build a pool of interested applicants should the need for additional adjuncts arise due to student enrollment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities I. TEACHING
a. Conducting in a professional manner all class hours as assigned by the course schedule and academic calendar.
b. Creating correct, professional syllabi that meet Faculty Syllabus Checklist requirements.
c. Creating, administering, and accurately assessing substantive assignments and activities that support the college’s general education requirements and Quality Enhancement Plan.
d. Meeting classes on time and for the full duration of the published class time.
e. Notifying the division chair and/or VP of Instruction as soon as possible in the event of illness.
f. Maintaining alternative educational activities which students may use in the event of faculty illness.
g. Supporting and following college policies and procedures.
h. Assuming reasonable responsibility for security, maintenance, and inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.
i. Preparing and submitting accurate and precise attendance rosters, student grades, and other assigned documents when due.
j. Assisting in the selection of textbooks and maintaining updated text information.
k. Participating actively in institutional effectiveness planning by identifying expected student outcomes, assessment means, and improvement strategies based on assessment results.
l. Properly submitting assignments and the resulting student artifacts when selected for college-wide General Education Assessment.
m. Preparing supplemental teaching activities, such as developing supplemental Moodle course sites, referring weak students for tutoring, consulting with students, and facilitating help or review sessions outside of class time.

II. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
a. Participating in mandatory on-campus professional development activities.
b. Participating in college-sponsored professional development activities as schedule permits.

III. MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND SAFE WORK AREA. General Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write as applicable to subject area.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, internal staff, or members of the college community.
• Ability to effectively present information to students, internal staff, or members of the college community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
• Ability to apply mathematical operations required to tabulate student scores.

REASONING ABILITY:
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
• Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system. Required Qualifications Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in subject area. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in subject area. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Established for each curriculum program. Contact Division Chair or VP for specifics. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10± pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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