Biology Adjunct

South Piedmont Community College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College seeks a Biology adjunct instructor to deliver General Biology I and/or II online or on-site at campus locations. Courses may be online or seated at L.L. Polk, Old Charlotte Highway, or other community locations.

The successful candidate will develop curricula, facilitate learning, and assess outcomes while maintaining current credentials and engaging in ongoing professional development. Moodle experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a completed Master’s with 18 graduate hours.
• Online teaching experience and community college teaching preferred.
• Moodle training or documented Moodle experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biology instruction online or on-site at SPCC campuses.
• Develop and implement engaging curricula and learning activities.
• Assess student learning outcomes and align with program goals.
• Maintain course records and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Provide accessibility and support to students across delivery modes.

Education

Master’s degree in teaching discipline OR completed Master’s with 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Tools

Moodle

Job description

The Biology adjunct instructor provides quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations in the School of Arts and Sciences. Courses will be online or seated on either of SPCC’s campus locations and may include General Biology I and/or II.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to South Piedmont Community College as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
• Develop learning strategies and curriculum that will promote successful teaching and learning in a learning-centered environment
• Facilitate learning through classroom activities, distance learning experiences, workforce development, and out-of-classroom activities
• Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course and program levels
• Select and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning and to maintain program currency
• Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory
• Demonstrate high-level professionalism in developing and/or implementing long- and short-range plans in accordance with the philosophy of a learning-centered college
• Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program to meet the needs of a learning-centered college
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
• Provide accessibility to students and colleagues as expected in a learning-centered college
• Maintain and submit all required class records and/or reports on time
• Accept teaching assignments, based on the needs of the college, at one or more of the following: L.L. Polk campus (Polkton), Old Charlotte Highway campus (Monroe), in community locations (Anson and/or Union counties), or in a corrections setting (Anson county)
• Accept teaching assignments scheduled during the day, evening, weekends, or online
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs

Required Qualifications

A Master’s degree in the teaching discipline OR a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience
• Online teaching experience
• All SPCC courses use Moodle as a course delivery system. Upon hiring, adjuncts must successfully complete Moodle training experience or provide documented proof of Moodle experience.

Physical Demands

Special Conditions Eligibility Summary

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.

Posting Number

Posting Number JP00023FY15-16

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Is there any reason known to you why you might be unable to perform consistently and promptly any of the job duties? If Yes, please explain.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from a position? Yes/No. If Yes, please explain.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you become aware of this vacancy?
  • South Piedmont website
  • HigherEdJobs
  • LinkedIn
  • North Carolina Community College website
  • NC Works
  • Newspaper
  • Indeed
  • Greater Diversity News
  • Employee Referral
  • Other
• * Have you ever been convicted of a crime that has required you either by North Carolina law or any other state or federal law to register as a sex offender?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Master’s degree in the teaching discipline OR a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline?
  • Yes
  • No