Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Wake Tech; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach Biology on a part-time, temporary basis at various locations. Openings may exist now or in the future, and applicants may be contacted after qualification review.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging lectures, maintaining records, assessing student performance, and supporting student success. A Master\'s degree in Biology or related field is required, with 18 graduate hours if using related field, plus relevant

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in Biology, Physiology, Zoology, Nutrition, Microbiology or related field OR a Master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology, Physiology, Zoology, Nutrition, Microbiology or related field
• Teaching experience in Human Anatomy and Physiology, General Biology, Nutrition, or Microbiology

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate
• Remains up-to-date on technology and methods of teaching with technology
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible

Skills

Teaching methods

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Organizational skills

Communication

Student support

Education

Master's degree in Biology or related field

18 graduate hours in Biology or related field

Job description

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part-time faculty to teach Biology. Openings for these positions may or may not be available at this time; however, after a review of qualifications, applicants may be contacted in the future. Adjunct faculty positions provide quality, effective instruction in assigned courses on a part-time, temporary basis at various locations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate
• Remains up-to-date on technology and methods of teaching with technology
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
• Ability to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Requirements

• Requires a Master's degree in Biology, Physiology, Zoology, Nutrition, Microbiology or related field OR a Master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology, Physiology, Zoology, Nutrition, Microbiology or related field
• Teaching experience in one of the following fields: Human Anatomy and Physiology, General Biology, Nutrition, or Microbiology

Preferences

• PHD in a related field
• One year of post-secondary teaching experience
• Community College teaching experience

Essential Personnel

TBD