Biology Faculty

South Texas College; Hidalgo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College seeks a Biology faculty member to teach microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and other biology courses. You will connect subject matter to related fields, develop syllabi, and ensure student learning outcomes are met through active assessment.

The role requires a Ph.D. or Master’s in Biology with relevant coursework and prior college teaching experience; familiarity with Blackboard is preferred. This on-site faculty position emphasizes community college teaching philosophy.

Qualifications

• Must possess appropriate academic preparation in Biology or related field.
• Ability to provide official transcripts and foreign credential evaluation if applicable.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and commitment to community college education.

Responsibilities

• Mastery of subject matter with current knowledge in field.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Use instructional technology appropriately to support teaching.
• Develop and assess student learning outcomes and maintain records.
• Participate in college and program activities and curriculum development.
• Advise students and contribute to recruitment and retention efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to teach effectively

Education

Biology PhD or MS

18 graduate hours in Biology

Regionally accredited degree

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

SUMMARY

South Texas College is a comprehensive institution, which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Mastery of Subject Matter:

• Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline
• Possesses appropriate educational/professional credentials to teach in field or discipline
• Attempts to connect subject matter with related fields
• Maintains currency in subject matter through professional development

2. Teaching Performance:

• Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Effectively employs teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagement
• Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet students' needs
• Effectively employs available instructional technology when appropriate
• Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
• Effectively communicates subject matter content to student
• Contributes to the selection and development of instructional materials

3. Evaluation of Student Learning:

• Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental student learning outcomes
• Develops and uses evaluation methods, which fairly measures student progress toward outcomes
• Evaluates and expeditiously returns student work to promote maximum learning
• Maintains accurate records of student progress
• Submits final grade rosters and supporting documents according to established deadlines

4. Support of College Policies and Procedures:

• Maintains familiarity with and adheres to College Policies and Procedures
• Fulfills requirements of Faculty as set forth in the letter of employment
• Maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues
• Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program, division and College procedures
• Prepares and submits Financial Aid Attendance Rosters, Census Rosters, Progress Reports and Learning Outcome Data, by the respective deadlines each semester
• Assures confidentiality

5. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities:

• Serves on College, divisional, and program committees, teams and task forces as assigned.
• Attends meetings and events as required by College administration.
• Participates in professional activities which contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
• Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from College and division administrators and program chairs
• Fosters and maintains effective working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors
• Assists the chair in developing, reviewing, and revising curriculum

6. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs:

• Participates in student advising
• Maintains familiarity with College goals, mission, and long‑range plans
• Contributes to planning and development processes through appropriate channels
• Performs professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of College, division, and program
• Facilitates recruitment and retention of students

7. Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must possess appropriate academic preparation

2. Must be able to provide official transcripts and/if transcripts are earned from a foreign teaching institution, then must be able to provide an evaluation indicating that this education is equivalent to or beyond the qualifications required This evaluation must be from an approved evaluation service

3. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills

4. Excellent organizational skills

5. Commitment to the community college philosophy of education

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Applicant must meet the STC credential requirements as per Board Policy DBA - Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Credentials and Records located at https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=632&code=DBA#localTabContent

• Doctorate or Master's degree in Biology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution, doctorate (Ph.D.) preferred;
• or a Doctorate or Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the Biology from a regionally accredited institution.
• Credentials must meet requirements of 18 graduate hours in discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant should have a minimum of two years recent teaching experience at college/university level

Two or more years of recent prior Microbiology and/or Anatomy and Physiology teaching experience

Coursework and/or teaching experience sufficient to teach Microbiology and/or Human Anatomy and Physiology

Coursework and/or teaching experience sufficient to also teach other Biology courses in our curriculum

Experience using a variety of teaching technologies and methodologies

Demonstrated current and ongoing professional growth

Experience teaching diverse student population

Experience using Learning Management System (Blackboard)

Online Teaching experiences

Experience with teaching courses for dual enrollment initiatives

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, class assignments and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to students and respond to questions from individuals as well as groups of students and chairs/directors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Faculty may be required to teach at any of the College's campuses or teaching sites during time periods that fall outside 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and/or dual enrollment courses at high schools throughout the College's service area.