Biology Instructor

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Technical College (NETC) is seeking a Biology Instructor to teach biology courses, develop lab projects, and advise students. The role involves contributing to committee work and supporting college administration through service activities.

The position requires a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the subject area and preferred prior teaching at a community/technical college, with experience across multiple teaching modalities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the subject area.
• Preferred teaching experience at community/technical college.
• Ability to teach in multiple modalities (face-to-face, online, lab).
• Knowledge of higher education instruction and college mission.

Responsibilities

• Present course materials using multiple modalities and lab environments.
• Develop and revise instructional materials aligned to course objectives.
• Advise students and support professional development.
• Utilize office hours effectively for student completion.
• Participate in college activities and NETC service.
• Engage in activities to develop professional skills and job proficiency.
• Perform duties assigned by the Dean of Arts & Sciences.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student advising

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours

Teaching in community/technical college preferred

Job description

Responsibilities of Biology Instructor

To serve as instructor for the College, including duties of teaching, developing materials, advising students, and providing assistance to the administration through committees and other activities.

• Present course materials through appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate the learning process through multi modalities and laboratory environments.
• Develop, revise and maintain current instructional materials including lesson plans, lab projects, through course objectives, outlines, appropriate instructional materials and methods. Demonstrate and provide professional effective classroom management and control, maintain safety and current lab experience and equipment, provide timely and accurate reports supporting the collegiate learning environment.
• Participate in assisting students in personal and professional development.
• Effective use of required office hours and professional student advising for student completion.
• Participate in college activities and the promotion of NETC through service.
• Participate in activities designed to develop professional skills to maintain and improve job proficiency.
• All other duties assigned by the Dean of Arts & Sciences.

SBTCE Minimum Requirements: Master's Degree with 18 credit hours in the subject area. Preferred: Previous teaching experience at community/technical college. Experience using a variety of teaching modalities (face-to-face, broadcast, and online). Master's degree or 18 graduate hours in a second subject area which would allow to teach in a second discipline.

Knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to higher education instruction. Knowledge and/or work experience. Knowledge of standard business practices and accepted protocol for areas of responsibility. Knowledge of college mission, goals and objectives and ability to relate these to areas of responsibility. Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of a professional level staff; establish good working relationships with alumni, businesses, students, faculty and others in the college community. Ability to interpret and apply all related laws. Demonstration of teaching abilities.

Employee will receive minimal supervision in the performance of teaching and advising responsibilities; employee is expected to demonstrate independence and discretion in teaching practice and student advising.

The teaching environment includes classroom and lab, requiring local travel to business/industry and community campuses and some short term travel may be required for professional meetings. Professional Development may require some overnight stays. Teaching locations include partner High Schools, State, Federal and Juvenile Correction facilities, community campuses, and industry partners.

Northeastern Technical College (NETC) offers exceptional benefits packages for positions that include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Attractive leave policy in addition to most State Holidays
• Work/Life Balance Work Schedule
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Professional Development opportunities

NETC is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time at NETC. To qualify for PSLF, you must:

• be employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service)
• work full-time for that agency or organization
• have Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan)
• repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan*
• make 120 qualifying payments