Adjunct Instructor, Biology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 58,032 - 72,540; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor, Biology at the Northeast Campus. Varying schedules include early mornings, nights, or weekends, with no remote eligibility.

The role focuses on supporting student learning using college resources and educational technologies to complement teaching. Qualifications include a Master’s degree or higher in Biology or related field, experience in diverse instructional modalities, and a commitment to student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Biology or related field. Regionally accredited college or university.
• A strong foundation in biology with the ability to teach undergraduates in multiple modalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes based on varied schedules and modalities (on-campus, online, dual credit, weekend).
• Prepare and deliver instruction using the Master Syllabus and LMS.
• Communicate with students and college officials; post grades and final grades by deadlines.
• Maintain attendance records and certify enrollments.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Critical thinking

Collaborative work

Technology in teaching

Student-focused teaching

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Biology or related field

Regionally accredited college or university

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Department: NE Biological Sciences

Campus Location: Northeast Campus

Employee Classification: ADJ - Adjunct

Position Type: PT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $65.00

Work Hours: Varies based on course schedule; Current needs include early mornings, nights through 10 pm, or weekends(Saturday)

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a pooled posting utilized to hire adjunct instructors. Hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as part-time faculty assignments become available

Job Summary

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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules andmodalities (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 formeetings
• 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 Human Anatomy andPhysiology at the college level
• At least one (1) years' experience teaching Microbiology,Cell/Molecular Biology, or Introductory Biology at the collegelevel
• At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing activelearning techniques, service/experiential learning, innovativetechnology, or problem-based learning
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit, EarlyCollege High School programs, or accelerated classes (such as8-week format)
• 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 and advising 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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.