Instructor - Biology

State-of-Georgi; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett Technical College is seeking an Instructor of Biology to teach credited Biology courses across formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online) at the Alpharetta campus. You will develop syllabi, goals, and objectives, and evaluate student progress while managing resources and ensuring safety.

Under general supervision, you will engage in curriculum development, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in recruitment and student success activities, contributing to program completion and

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s in discipline OR Master’s with 18 graduate hours in discipline.
• Experience teaching college-level Biology courses in two-year colleges or degree-granting technical colleges.
• Two years of prior work experience in the field.
• Course and curriculum development experience; ability to work with diverse student populations and learning styles.
• Experience with a variety of teaching strategies including advanced instructional technologies.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and the community.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Computer literacy and ability to use common software programs.
• Some online instruction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teaches credited Biology courses (face-to-face, hybrid, and online) as assigned.
• Prepares lesson plans and develops program/course outlines, goals and objectives.
• Evaluates students’ progress and maintains required documentation and reports.
• Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
• Ensures safety and security requirements in the training area.

Skills

Teaching biology

Curriculum development

Communication

Collaboration

Online instruction

Technology literacy

Education

Doctorate or Master’s in discipline

Master’s with 18 graduate hours in discipline

Tools

Common software literacy

Job description

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Job Title: Instructor - Biology Job Requisition ID: JR0000001774 Number of Openings: 1 Shift: Rotating (United States of America) Compensation Details: $64,480/YR

Employment Terms: This job is a full-time, benefited, FLSA Exempt/Professional position in the Education/Science Division at the Alpharetta campus that reports to the Division Chair, Math and Science.

Salary - $64,480/yr

Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 10213)

• Doctorate or Master's degree in discipline OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline.
• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Any applicable certificates and/or training.
• Experience in teaching college-level Biology courses (especially Anatomy and Physiology I and II) in two-year colleges or degree-granting technical colleges.
• Two years prior work experience in the field.
• Experience in course and curriculum development, demonstrated flexibility with diverse student populations and learning styles; demonstrated experience with a variety of teaching strategies including the use of advanced instructional technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the community.
• Ability to teach in the classroom.
• Proficient in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated occupational competency.
• Must be computer literate with the ability to use common software programs.
• Some experience with online instruction is a plus.

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited Biology courses at Gwinnett Technical College. Develops program and syllabi, goals, and objectives. Teaches face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes as needed to provide course delivery and scheduling options that promote student retention and program completion. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests. Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Attends staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences. Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area. Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues. Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.

Duties/Responsibilities

• 45% Teaches credited Biology courses as assigned in accordance with course standards and approved syllabi. (Performed by all incumbents)
• 5% Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction. (Performed by all incumbents)
• 5% Develops program and course outlines, goals, and objectives. (Performed by some incumbents)
• 5% Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. (Performed by all incumbents)
• 5% Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests. (Performed by all incumbents)
• 2% Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate. (Performed by all incumbents.)
• 2% Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. (Performed by all incumbents)
• 3% Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field. (Performed by all incumbents)
• 5% Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area. (Performed by all incumbents)
• 3% Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss instructional programs, curricula, and issues impacting the progress of the students. (Performed by all incumbents)
• 5% Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. (Performed by all incumbents)
• 5% Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. (Performed by all incumbents)
• 5% Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate. (Performed by all incumbents)
• 5% Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College. 5%

Physical Demands

Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. (O) Requires having a P-Card. (N) Driving is a responsibility of this position. (O) This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. (O) This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). ( N) This position is stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. ( O) This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one work-site to another with or without reasonable accommodation. (O) This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. (O) This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. (O) This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. (N) Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. (N) Noisy environments. (O) Medium work includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. (N) Light work includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. (O) Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. (N) Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. (O) Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

As set forth in its student catalog, Gwinnett Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).

The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, [e-mail].

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.

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

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