Biology Instructor

Summary

This is a full-time teaching position in the Biology Department that includes instruction primarily in Anatomy and Physiology and Human Biology, but may also include assignments in one or more of the following courses: General Biology, Microbiology, Ecology, and/or Genetics. Instruction may be in the form of traditional, online, or hybrid formats, and includes the possibility of teaching night and weekend courses.

Qualifications

Required:

• A minimum of a Master's Degree and 18 graduate credits in Biology

• Teaching experience in biology

Preferred:

• Master's degree in biology

• PhD in biology

• Graduate coursework in anatomy and physiology.

• Two years of demonstrated experience in teaching general biology, human biology, and preferably anatomy and physiology.

• Teaching experience in web-based and non-traditional courses

• Experience with student advising

• Experience with curriculum development

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent experience in teaching general biology and/or human biology courses required.

• Minimum education of Master's degree in Biology or related field required.

• Coursework consistent with a graduate degree in biology with emphasis on general biology and human biology required.

• Demonstrated experience in teaching anatomy and physiology, microbiology and genetics courses preferred.

• Coursework in anatomy and physiology, genetics, microbiology, and nutrition preferred.

• Experience with web-based and non-traditional teaching methods preferred.

• Some experience with and knowledge of DNA manipulation, genomics and proteomics preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

Essential Responsibilities

Provide classroom/lab instruction to students and develop theory including but not limited to online, accelerated, livestream, hybrid and face-to-face formats

Supervisory Responsibilities

May provide functional supervision for student employees in the labs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This employee may supervise several student employees in the Biology Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Teaching Responsibilities

When teaching any classroom or lab courses, the instructor will meet the responsibilities of regular faculty in the areas of Curriculum, Teaching Effectiveness, Faculty Professional Development, Support of College, Community Initiatives, and Professional Qualities and Abilities.

• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other learning activities

• Uses current and emerging technologies in distance learning and in the classroom; conducts classroom research with classroom assessment techniques

• Listens to students and coaches them to actively participate in the learning process

• Uses a variety of assessments to promotes student demonstration of learning through exams, discussions, debates, presentations, simulations, and/or debriefings

• Provides a course syllabus to the students that includes the College Syllabus information outlined in Moodle

• Is accessible to students during formal office hours and other times as needed

• Maintains and regularly updates Moodle gradebook and/or other electronic grading systems

Faculty Professional Development

Continually engages in learning and scholarship in the area of specialization

Support of College, Community Initiatives

• Participates actively in the shared governance system

• Participates in dental assistant and academic area meetings and other scheduled area activities including participating in writing and supporting accreditation standards

• Meets requirements for faculty evaluation and academic advising

• Serves on specific academic area and College wide committees

• Supports the academic area and college through other work normally expected of faculty members

• Is fully committed to the mission and values of Northwestern Michigan College

Instructor Professional Qualities and Abilities

• Successfully organizes, executes and follows up on projects; sets specific objectives and measures to achieve results

A list of Faculty General Responsibilities may be found in the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please refer to our website for more information.

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