Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Tarrant County College; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Tarrant County College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Biology for the Southeast Campus. This PT-Temporary role involves teaching diverse biology courses, including dual credit, on-campus, online, and weekend classes.

The selected candidate will work under the SE Biology department and contribute to student success. Responsibilities include delivering instruction per the Master Syllabus, using the LMS, and maintaining attendance and grades on schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Biology or related life sciences fields.
• Master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in listed disciplines.
• Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) as assigned by designated supervisor.
• Prepares and delivers instruction following the College Master Syllabus using the approved LMS.
• Communicates with students and college officials via email, calls, and meetings.
• Maintains attendance records and certifies enrollments by deadlines.
• Evaluates student performance according to department standards.

Skills

Collaborative work

Critical thinking

Tech proficiency

Customer service

Independent initiative

Subject matter knowledge

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Biology or related Life Sciences

18 graduate hours in related disciplines

Tools

Learning management system

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Department

SE Biology

Campus Location

Southeast Campus

Employee Classification

ADJ - Adjunct

Position Type

PT - Temporary

Grant Funded

No

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Compensation Details

Starting Pay - $65

Work Hours

Varies based on course schedule

Remote Eligible

This position is not eligible for remotework

Special Instructions to Applicant

This is a pooled posting utilised to hire adjunct instructors. Hiring supervisors reviewapplications and make hiring decisions as part-time faculty assignments become available.

Job Summary

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) asassigned by designated supervisor
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following theCollege Master Syllabus using the approved learning managementsystem
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials,including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matterexpertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge oflearning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement oflearning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conduciveto student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies studentenrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance withdiscipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students,posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submitsfinal grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learningoutcomes and program learning outcomes and to achievinginstitutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dualcredit courses

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege
• Complete all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule tokeep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in one of the following

• Biology
• Biological Sciences
• Anatomy/Physiology
• Bioengineering
• Biomedical Science
• Cellular Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Zoology
• Other Life Sciences related fields

OR

Master's degree or higher* in specialized field OR a Master'sdegree or higher* with eighteen (18) graduate hours in any of theabove-mentioned disciplines

*Degree must be from a regionally accredited college oruniversity

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) years' working experience in the discipline /teaching area
• At least one (1) years' experience teaching a class orfacilitating training
• At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing activelearning techniques, service learning and innovativetechnology
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit andEarly College High School programs
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching online

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicateproblems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work arevaried, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems,including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, andpresentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonalrelationships
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Ability to adapt to student learning needs
• Utilization of student-centered integrative learningstrategies
• Promotion of positive expectations of students
• Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
• Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
• Assessment of student learning
• Assessment of self-learning
• Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
• Development of relevant content for classes
• Development of effective classroom management processes andstrategies
• Experience mentoring students
• Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
• Engagement in service to the institution, profession, andcommunity
• Participation in professional development in the teachingdiscipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and inpedagogy
• Continued educational attainment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentatives of those an employee encounters while performingthe essential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access toits employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available toqualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate inthe application, interview, assessment, or selection process. Torequest an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources viaemail at [e-mail].