Instructor Biotechnology, BioWork

Wake Technical Community College; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College in Wendell, NC seeks an instructor for the Biotechnology department to teach BioWork and continuing education courses, as well as develop related content in partnership with industry. The role includes serving as an industry liaison and coordinating with regional organizations to align course materials with current regional trends.

You will tutor students, manage grading and attendance, and create syllabi while maintaining labs and delivering both in-person and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Experience working in a biotechnology, bioagriculture, biopharmaceutical or biomanufacturing environment with SOPs, cGMP, GLP.
• Unofficial transcripts must be attached with your online application prior to submission.
• If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration.
• Master's degree in related discipline (preferred)
• Teaching or training experience in biotechnology or related fields (preferred)
• Experience with technology and software, including BlackBoard and Canvas as well as laboratory or production software systems (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses in Biotechnology, primarily BioWork and continuing education.
• Coordinate with NC BioNetwork and NC Biotechnology Center to develop materials for current regional trends.
• Tutor students and assist learning biotechnology concepts.
• Handle grading, attendance, testing, and syllabus creation.
• Create and maintain lab environments and activities; deliver virtual instruction via Blackboard/Canvas.
• Attend to office hours and participate in college/department committees.

Skills

Innovative

Creative

Motivated

Interpersonal skills

Deadline oriented

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Blackboard

Canvas

Laboratory software

Job description

Instructs assigned non-transfer courses within the Biotechnology department and serves as an industry liaison to develop and teach related content.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Instructs courses in the Biotechnology department in an efficient and effective manner. Courses are predominately BioWork and continuing education but could also include coursework in the Biotechnology AAS degree programs, and industry training. All courses include training materials in career development, such as resume writing, interviewing skills, career fair preparation. The position will be mainly on the Eastern Wake or Southern Wake Campuses. Courses are a variety of offerings, including morning, afternoon, evening and weekend classes, depending on student demand. Instructor schedules are set each semester at the discretion of the division.
• Works with various entities, such as the NC BioNetwork and NC Biotechnology Center, to develop course materials relevant to current trends in the region. Participates and helps coordinate regional career fairs and events that promote hiring of students.
• Tutors students who need assistance learning biotechnology concepts
• Completes administrative responsibilities, such as grading, taking attendance, testing, coursework development, counseling students, creating syllabi, etc.
• Uses a variety of instructional delivery methods and theory to create high-quality learning experiences for students*Creates and maintains lab environments and activities that enhance learning for students
• Learns and uses virtual platforms, such as Blackboard and Canvas regularly and conducts virtual instruction as required

Maintains regular office hours, scheduling time with students as needed

Serves on college or department committees as needed

Maintains professional certifications and seeks out opportunities for development

Participates in graduation exercises, open house events, and ceremonies as requested

Supports coordination of biotechnology division events as needed,

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to be innovative, creative, and motivated

Exhibits Good Interpersonal Skills And Work Well With Others

Able to meet deadlines consistently

Demonstrates good organizational skills

Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision

Communicates effectively, both written and verbal

Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Understands the fundamentals of cGMP and industrial safety

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline

Experience working in a biotechnology, bioagriculture, biopharmaceutical or biomanufacturing environment where following SOPs, cGMP, GLP is required.

Unofficial transcripts must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application. If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration.

Preferences

Master's degree in related discipline

Teaching or training experience in biotechnology or related fields

Experience with technology and software, including computers and web-based resources, such as BlackBoard and Canvas as well as laboratory or production software systems