Biology/Anatomy & Physiology (Cherokee Campus, 9 Month)

State of South Carolina; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College is seeking an instructor to teach Biology, Anatomy and Physiology to a diverse student body. The role includes developing and updating course materials, advising students, and participating in college and community activities.

The position may require teaching evenings or weekends and potentially online delivery. A Master's degree with specified graduate hours is required, and involvement in retention and placement efforts is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in General Biology, Human Anatomy, and/or Human Physiology.
• Experience teaching college transfer General Biology and/or Human Anatomy and Physiology to adults and continuing education students preferred.
• Willingness to teach in evenings or weekends and to adapt to online or distance delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology, Anatomy & Physiology courses to a diverse student body using effective teaching strategies.
• Develop, revise, and maintain course materials; participate in program development and retention efforts.
• Maintain office hours, advise students, attend meetings, and support college committees and initiatives.
• Deliver instruction on campus or via distance learning, including evenings or weekends as needed.

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in General Biology, Human Anatomy, and/or Human Physiology

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Teach Biology/Anatomy & Physiology courses to a diverse student body using effective teaching strategies; develop, revise, and maintain course materials; recommend/design new programs; maintain office hours; participate in appropriate professional development opportunities; participate in College and community activities, promote the mission of the College; develop/implement retention strategies; assist in graduate placement; attend graduation ceremony; assist with student advising and registration; serve on College committees; promote institutional goals; assist with departmental administrative responsibilities. Teaching may be on any campus or by distance learning, and may be days, nights, weekends, or a combination.

Teaching Performance

The ability to present course materials through appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate the learning process.

Instructional Development

The development, revision, and maintenance of courses and curriculum through course objectives, outlines, and appropriate materials.

Instructional Management

The effective use of required office hours, exhibition of effective classroom management and control, and timely and accurately submitted reports.

Student Advisement

The participation of the faculty member, when applicable, in assisting students in personal and professional development.

Professional Development and College Engagement

The participation in college and community service activities that promote the institution, along with ongoing professional development efforts designed to maintain and enhance skills, knowledge, and effectiveness in the position.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in General Biology, Human Anatomy, and/or Human Physiology.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in teaching college transfer General Biology and/or Human Anatomy and Physiology to adults and continuing education students at the college level. Experience teaching health sciences and online courses.

Additional Comments

While overnight travel is not a requirement for this position, evening teaching often is. The instructor should be open to the possibility of using alternate methods of delivery (online, broadcast, etc.) in presenting course materials. The instructor may be required to teach in evenings or on weekends; professional conferences may require overnight travel. Employee needs to interact effectively with a wide variety of constituencies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.