Anatomy and Physiology Faculty

Odessa College; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community college in Texas is seeking a full-time Anatomy & Physiology Instructor for its School of Health Sciences. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Biology and have at least 6 graduate hours in Physiology and/or Human Anatomy. Responsibilities include teaching health science courses, maintaining academic standards, and fostering a positive learning environment. The position may require evening or weekend hours. This role offers an opportunity to inspire and motivate diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology required.
• Minimum of 6 graduate hours in Physiology and/or Human Anatomy.
• Ability to teach a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach Health Science prerequisite courses, primarily Anatomy and Physiology.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Provide students with written expectations and grading criteria.
• Create a positive and respectful learning environment.
• Participate actively in college functions and community service.
• Foster a respectful learning environment and uphold academic integrity.
• Coordinate with department chair and participate in college functions.
• Assist with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs.

Skills

Teaching various courses

Utilizing technologies for instruction

Maintaining academic honesty

Inspiring and motivating students

Education

Master’s degree in Biology with 6 graduate hours of Physiology and/or Human Anatomy

Job description

Odessa College, a leading community college in the country, is accepting applications for a full-time, in-person Anatomy & Physiology Instructor in the School of Health Sciences. Odessa College has been recognized by the Aspen Institute as a Rising Star Prize recipient in 2017, which ranked Odessa College among the top five in the nation for improving and advancing student achievement out of 1100 eligible educational institutions.

The in-person Anatomy & Physiology Instructor will be responsible for teaching Health Science prerequisite courses, primarily Anatomy and Physiology through traditional, hybrid, and online delivery. Secondary courses could include Pathophysiology, Nutrition, and Medical Terminology. Instructor will successfully model to students, appropriate professional etiquette and workplace interactions; and to lead students to success.

Specific Position Duties

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college including CollegeNOW® Academy (Dual Credit) classes.
• Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
• Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.
• Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives.
• By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.
• Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity.
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.
• Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner.
• Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means.
• Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair.
• Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair;
• Ability to teach students from a wide spectrum of ages and from various cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to success.
• Skill in use of current and emerging technologies for instruction.
• Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community.
• Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements.
• Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs.
• Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Biology with a minimum of 6 graduate hours of Physiology and/or Human Anatomy, or meet the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society’s credentialing requirements for accrediting Human A&P instructors.

Preferred Qualifications

Hiring range

Work Hours

Work Hours College Work Hours; assignment may include evening or weekend hours.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764