Adjunct Faculty, Biology and Anatomy & Physiology

Austin Community College District; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College District is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to deliver Biology and Anatomy & Physiology courses to a multicultural student population, reflecting ACC's commitment to equity and student success. The candidate will use engaging, discipline-appropriate teaching strategies that align with departmental learning outcomes and meet professional standards for community college faculty.

Responsibilities include preparing and delivering courses, evaluating student progress,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology or Biological Sciences or closely related field.
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Biology or related discipline for Biology courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Biology (general biology) and Human Anatomy & Physiology courses to a multicultural student population based on approved course outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• Remain current in the field through professional development activities and perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s in Biology

Master’s in Anatomy/Physiology

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Biology and Anatomy & Physiology

Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. – AR 4.0300.01

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that: Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities. Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Description Summary

Responsible to prepare and deliver Biology and/or Anatomy & Physiology coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to success equity, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

Prepare and teach courses in the field of Biology (general biology courses and Human Anatomy & Physiology courses) to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline. Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations. Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories. Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities. Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

Technology Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.

Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)

Principal Professional Standards

Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades. Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success. Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions. Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college. Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.

Required Education

Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards.

General Minimum Requirements

General Biology: Master’s degree in Biology, Biological Sciences, Anatomy or Physiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Science, Botany, Aquatic Biology, Integrative Biology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience, Genetics, or Zoology; or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in one of these disciplines.

Anatomy & Physiology: Master's degree in Biology, Anatomy; or Physiology or Master's in Biological Sciences and at least 3 graduate hours in animal physiology, mammalian physiology, vertebrate physiology, pathophysiology or neurophysiology; or Master's in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience, Genetics or Zoology, and at least 3 graduate hours in animal physiology, mammalian physiology, vertebrate physiology, pathophysiology or neurophysiology; or MD degree with a Master's degree; or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Biology or Biological Sciences, and at least 3 graduate hours in animal physiology, mammalian physiology, vertebrate physiology, pathophysiology or neurophysiology.

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. The report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information. For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr . You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ([e-mail] ). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Come and Make a Difference with Us Working at ACC offers you an opportunity to be a part of an organization that truly believes in its mission of promoting student success and improving communities. We invite you to learn, explore and experience the many ways ACC promotes individual development and improves the overall quality of life in a vibrant, multicultural community. ACC is looking for people who value open, responsible exchange of ideas, individuals committed to integrity and exemplary standards, and candidates that value personal and professional ownership that generates accountability. ACC offers career employment opportunities as staff, administrators, full-time faculty, and adjunct faculty.

Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D. ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only). Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

Austin Community College ("ACC" or "College") is an equal education and equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment at the college and access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 and older), veteran status or military service, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This includes the prohibition of discrimination, including harassment, against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission. ACC will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.