Instructor - Anatomy & Physiology (Part-Time)

Mount Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hood Community College seeks an instructor to provide quality instruction in anatomy and physiology, develop curriculum, conduct assessments, and align courses. The role may include online instruction and requires adherence to safety and college policies.

The instructor will foster inclusive learning environments, coordinate labs, maintain equipment, and participate in program improvement with data collection.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in classroom, lab, online, learning center, or other settings as appropriate.
• Convene classes, labs, and examinations on time and as scheduled.
• Provide opportunities for course-related student interactions before/after class, virtually or in person.
• Adhere to College policies related to evaluation and grading.
• Structure classes to align with program objectives; maintain currency in curriculum.
• Prepare, distribute, and utilize instructional materials; incorporate latest classroom technology.
• Participate in educational assessment as directed by department, division, and College.
• Ensure safe working and classroom conditions; report lab equipment maintenance needs.

Skills

Course instruction

Curriculum development

Online teaching

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree in anatomy/biology or related field with emphasis in anatomy and physiology OR master's degree with 24 graduate credits in anatomy/physiology

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Lab safety protocols

Job 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

1. Instructs students in a classroom, lab, online, learning center or other setting as appropriate.
2. Creates a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
3. Convenes classes, labs, and examinations on time and as scheduled.
4. Provides opportunities for course-related student interactions before or after class, virtually, in person, or through office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
5. Adheres to all College polices, practices, and timelines related to evaluation and grading.
6. 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.
7. Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials as appropriate;
8. Incorporates the latest classroom technology, when available and appropriate, into instructional activities.
9. Participates in, and collects data for, educational assessment as directed by the department, division, and College.
10. 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.
11. Understands and abides by College policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required or directed.
12. Utilizes technology as required and appropriate to perform office, service, and instructional functions.

Additional Duties

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

Minimum 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

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.

Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.