Biology Instructor

Savannah Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid state holidays

Annual and sick leave

Flexible Benefits package

Job summary

Savannah Technical College is seeking a Biology Instructor to join our campus-based program. Responsibilities include lecturing, advising students, and coordinating with staff to meet learning outcomes while maintaining safety in the classroom and ensuring compliance with accreditation and program requirements.

Travel between Savannah campus locations may be required. A master's degree in biology and teaching experience are required, with preferred candidates having prior credentials to teach

Qualifications

• Requires a Masters degree in Biology (M.A. or M.S.) or a Masters with 18 graduate hours in Biology from a regionally accredited institution.
• One year of paid teaching experience is required.
• Excellent human-relations and communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students.
• Develop program syllabi, goals and objectives.
• Evaluate student progress toward goals and objectives.
• Record and ensure learning outcomes are attained.
• Request and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Maintain program certification requirements where appropriate.
• Prepare and submit documentation and administrative reports.
• Stay current with field trends via staff development and conferences.
• Ensure safety and security in the classroom.
• Provide academic advisement to students.
• Meet with students, staff, and educators to discuss programs and issues impacting progress.
• Maintain a flexible schedule of lectures, advisement, and registration.
• Potentially manage and recruit adjunct instructors.
• Work to maximize student placements with employers and the Department of Labor.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

MA/MI in Biology or MS Biology + 18 graduate hours

Tools

Blackboard

Banner

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Biology Instructor

This position is based at the Savannah Campus, but may require regular travel to other Savannah Technical College campus locations.

Compensation Details

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience.

• Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Job Description

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• instructing students
• developing program syllabi, goals and objectives
• evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
• ensuring student learning outcomes are attained and appropriately recorded
• requesting and maintaining supplies and equipment
• maintaining program certification requirements, as appropriate
• preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports
• maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences
• ensuring safety and security requirements are met in the classroom
• providing academic advisement to students
• meeting with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of students
• Duties include a flexible schedule of lecture, student advisement and registration.
• Must be willing to work split teaching shifts that might require split teaching days between campus locations.
• May be required to manage and recruit adjuncts.
• Must fully embrace the responsibility for maintaining an acceptable number of students within this program and also work diligently to maximize student placements in this field or related fields by working directly with local employers and the Department of Labor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters of Art or Masters of Science degree in Biology, or a Masters degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology courses from a regionally accredited institution.
• One year of paid teaching experience.
• Excellent human-relations, interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in usage of Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those candidates who have been credentialed to teach, and have taught, Biology at a regionally accredited collegiate/university level.
• Three years of full-time, paid teaching experience.
• Experience teaching high-school dual enrollment.
• Experience with Blackboard and Banner.

Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in a classroom and laboratory environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.

Salary / Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience.

• Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Additional Information

Position considered open until filled.

Position contingent upon funding and allocation of position.

Candidates must pass a criminal background check.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and -compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Candidate may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

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