STEM Biology Full-Time Instructor

CHESS; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

CHESS is seeking a Biology Instructor to teach required biology courses at the Las Vegas, NM campus, supporting certificates and associate degrees in STEM. The role includes travel to satellite locations and completing accreditation-related reports.

Responsibilities include creating engaging lesson plans, grading, and participating in program development and assessment activities, while maintaining a positive instructional environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in related field and 18 graduate credits in Biology.
• Understanding of adult-learning theory and curriculum development.
• Experience in counseling/advising and assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures and assessments for biology courses.
• Contribute to program/curriculum development and accreditation reporting.
• Travel to satellite locations as required for instruction.
• Engage in student recruitment, retention and advising activities.
• Participate in institutional committees and professional development.

Skills

Graduate credits 18+

Adult-learning theory

Curriculum development

Counseling & advising methods

Research methodology

Supervisory & coaching

MS Office proficiency

Assessment practices & standards

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

18 graduate credits in Biology

Two years teaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation

$44,800 Annual Salary

CompensationType:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Grade:

E08

Department:

Instruction

Position Summary

This position is responsible for instructing students in required academic courses in Biology necessary for the pursuit of certificates and associates degrees in the area of STEM. The incumbent in this role will be required to complete all required and necessary assessment reports related to the course(s) taught at the request of the college/Academic Director as it relates to accreditation and assessment. The incumbent in the position will be required to travel to satellite locations and/or locations designed by the college for instruction.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and presents course descriptions, lesson plans, and classroom lectures, and implements techniques to facilitate student-active learning.
• Prepares and grades assignments, tests and quizzes; develops handouts and other learning aids.
• Participates in program and curriculum development. Provides one-to-one student and/or counseling, advising and tutoring. Analyzes and documents student progress; coordinates and schedules student tutors as appropriate. Provides necessary assessment and accreditation reporting as identified by the college and/or the Academic Director at the end of each teaching semester and/or academic year.In alignment with strategic goals.
• Provides support to the department related to program review and end of year reports related to assessment and accreditation reporting.
• Provides a positive classroom environment conducive to a positive student learning environment.
• Participates in student recruitment, retention and placement efforts.
• Represents the institution at state or other external forums as needed.
• Participates in strategic and instructional meetings; student advisement, and professional development as needed.
• Disseminates and analyzes reports and data from faculty related to the assessment of student learning to include attendance, failing grades, SLOAs, Program Review, accreditation reports etc.
• Participates in institutional, professional and other internal committee activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• At least 18 credit hours at the graduate level in the subject matter teaching area.
• Knowledge of adult-learning theory, curriculum development and classroom, laboratory, and field presentation techniques.
• Knowledge of counseling and advising methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of research methodology and information resources related to designated field(s) of study.
• Basic supervisory and coaching principles and practices.
• Proficient in operating equipment and performing work related to designated field(s) of study.
• Ability to deliver courses in-person and online platforms as needed and identified by the college.
• Ability to prepare and present classroom lectures and class work.
• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment and applications including Microsoft Suites and other platforms used by the college.
• Proficient in assessment practices and standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• This position is not a remote position and serves the college from the Las Vegas, New Mexico campus.
• This position may be required to travel to various satellite/site locations for instructionaland other purposes as designated by the college.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license without restrictions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES

• Master’s Degree in related field and 18 graduate level credits in Biology.
• Two years of teaching/instruction experience in the designated field is preferred.

EEO STATEMENT

LCC is an equal opportunity employer.