Adjunct Microbiology Instructor

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

York Technical College in South Carolina invites applications for an Adjunct Microbiology Instructor to guide students through fundamentals of biology and microbiology, delivering lectures and labs as scheduled.

Candidates must hold a master's degree in biology or a related field, maintain organized records, and apply effective teaching practices in a community college setting. Prior experience in higher education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Biology, Microbiology, or Molecular Biology, or related field with 18 graduate hours in Biology-focused courses.
• Knowledge of higher education principles and the college's mission, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to keep highly organized and confidential records.

Responsibilities

• Provide syllabus, grading/attendance policy, and course information in a timely manner.
• Relate instructional materials, discussions, and examples; pace instruction over the term.
• Provide timely assessments and return results; align assessments to course objectives.
• Utilize instructional technology; maintain a positive environment for optimum student performance.
• Submit reports in a timely manner and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Organization

Collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Critical thinking

MS Office

Teaching experience

Education

Masters in Biology or related, with 18 graduate hours in Biology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.

The Adjunct Microbiology Instructor performs the following functions: Provide students with course syllabus, grading/attendance policy, and other relevant information in a timely manner; relate instructional materials, discussions, and examples and illustrations; pace the instruction over the academic term; provide students with timely assessments; return assessment results in timely manner; relate assessments to course objectives; follow acceptable department and college grading policies; utilize appropriate instructional technology; maintain a positive environment for optimum student performance. Submit reports in timely manner; practice effective class management; prioritize duties and use time wisely; adhere to class schedules and meeting times; provide effective classroom/lab supervision; maintain accurate records; handle students’ work and records in professional manner; perform other duties as required.

Masters Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or Molecular Biology, or a Masters Degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in relevant Biology-focused courses.

• Knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to higher education and the college's mission, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to keep highly organized and confidential records.
• Possession of a collaborative nature with demonstrated problem solving, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Community college teaching experience preferred.

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application are required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.