Instructor - Anatomy & Physiology (Part-Time)

Mt. Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition waiver

Oregon PERS retirement

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College seeks an instructional professional to deliver anatomy and physiology courses, develop curriculum, and align offerings with program goals. The role includes online instruction as needed and ensuring safe lab environments on campus.

The position is on-site with part-time status; benefits for part-time instructors and opportunities for professional development are offered, with emphasis on diversity and inclusive teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in anatomy, biology, or related field with emphasis in anatomy and physiology OR master's with 24 graduate credits in anatomy/physiology or related field
• Experience teaching at the college level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in classroom, lab, online, learning center or other setting as appropriate.
• Convenes classes, labs, and examinations on time and as scheduled.
• Provides opportunities for course-related student interactions before or after class, virtually, in person, or through office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
• Adheres to all College policies, practices, and timelines related to evaluation and grading.
• Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students each course. Maintains and revises curriculum to keep currency.
• Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials as appropriate.
• Incorporates the latest classroom technology into instructional activities.
• Participates in, and collects data for, educational assessment as directed by the department, division, and College.
• Ensures safety of student and staff and security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate.

Education

Master's degree in anatomy, biology, or other relevant field with an emphasis in anatomy and physiology OR a master's degree and 24 graduate credits in anatomy and physiology or related field

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Provides quality instruction for students taking courses in the anatomy and physiology series. Performs curriculum development, educational assessments, and course alignments; maintains classrooms and labs in compliance with safety requirements, and reports any lab equipment or infrastructure maintenance needs. Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching practices and service activities. Instructs courses online as needed.

Essential Duties

• Instructs students in a classroom, lab, online, learning center or other setting as appropriate.
• Creates a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Convenes classes, labs, and examinations on time and as scheduled.
• Provides opportunities for course-related student interactions before or after class, virtually, in person, or through office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
• Adheres to all College polices, practices, and timelines related to evaluation and grading.
• Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students each course. Maintains and revises curriculum to maintain currency.
• Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials as appropriate;
• Incorporates the latest classroom technology, when available and appropriate, into instructional activities.
• Participates in, and collects data for, educational assessment as directed by the department, division, and College.
• Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices. Provides for the safety of student and staff and the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate. Reports any lab equipment or infrastructure maintenance needs.
• Understands and abides by College policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required or directed.
• Utilizes technology as required and appropriate to perform office, service, and instructional functions.

Additional Duties

• May participate in professional development activities and attend in-service sessions and division meetings.
• May direct aides and work-study students as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum and Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in anatomy, biology, or other relevant field with an emphasis in anatomy and physiology OR a master's degree and 24 graduate credits in anatomy and physiology or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• College level teaching experience, preferably at a community college
• Experience incorporating cultural literacy principles into instruction
• Experience utilizing OER materials in class.
• Knowledge of, and ability to utilize high engagement instructional practices during instruction

Working Conditions And Important Information

Working Conditions

This is an on-site position. Work is typically performed in a classroom setting but online instruction may be involved as needed.

Salary Placement

Initial salary placement for Instructional Load Credit (ILC) Instructors will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Initial salary placement for all other newly hired instructors will be at Level 1.

Benefits

Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package for part-time instructors and tutors that includes access to 100% employee paid medical, dental, vision, a Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), sick leave, retirement through Oregon PERS based on meeting eligibility requirements, and a tuition waiver for Community Education and tuition-based classes.

• Salary944.15 - 986.65 Annual
• Location
• In-Person
• Position Type
• Part Time
• Experience
• 2-5 years
• Job Category
• Health Science