Professor of Biology (Repost)

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Midlands Technical College invites applications for a Professor of Biology. The successful candidate will promote student learning by employing diverse teaching strategies, engage students across on-campus, online, and virtual environments, and align assessments with course objectives using the LMS.

This position is located at Midlands Technical College Airport, Beltline, Northeast, and Dual Enrollment locations.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Biology or related field plus 18 graduate semester hours in Biology.
• Demonstrated experience teaching college Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, or Microbiology lectures and labs.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations at a two-year college.

Responsibilities

• Promote student learning by delivering biology content through diverse teaching strategies.
• Facilitate engagement across on-campus, online, or virtual environments.
• Align activities and assessments with course objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Provide timely feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Use LMS and other technologies to enhance instruction.
• Record attendance and grades in the LMS and adhere to policies.

Skills

Student engagement

LMS proficiency

Curriculum design

Metacognition

Education

Master of Science in Biology (or related field); 18 graduate hours in Biology

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Professor of Biology Promotes student learning by communicating course content through a variety of teaching strategies, facilitating student engagement across all learning environments (on-campus, online or virtual), teaching metacognitive awareness and the skills needed for life-long learning, and using the learning management system (LMS) and other technologies to enhance instruction; aligns activities and assessments with course objectives and student learning outcomes; provides timely feedback that promotes continuous improvement; uses student evaluations for ongoing self-assessment and instructional improvement; and adheres to accepted standards of professional behavior, civility and service excellence. Designs courses/curricula that align with student learning outcomes; evaluates effectiveness of course materials and teaching strategies for continuous improvement and currency; adheres to department guidelines and college policies outlined in course syllabi; uses approved template to create an individualized syllabus for each course and posts it on the learning management system at the beginning of the semester; establishes and maintains a semester schedule of activities; records current attendance and grades in the LMS; conforms to all state and federal laws pertaining to students' rights in higher education; and meets all department and college deadlines.

This position is located on the Midlands Technical College Airport, Beltline, Northeast, and Dual Enrollment locations.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Master of Science in Biology or a Master of Science in a related field plus 18 graduate semester hours in Biology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Biology or Biological Sciences
• At least two (2) years of experience teaching college Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, or Microbiology lectures and labs.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching diverse student populations at a two-year college.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.