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Assistant Professor Biology – Biol
| Company | SFCC |
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| Location | Santa Fe, NM, USA |
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| Salary | $52916 – $58181 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Master’s degree in Biology or a related field, including at least 18 graduate credits in Biology.
- 5 years experience in a Biology related field to include Two (2) years teaching experience.
- Current and demonstrated knowledge in applicable course content.
- Knowledge of current teaching methodologies and practices.
- Knowledge of diverse learning styles, evaluation methodologies, record keeping, and curriculum design and planning.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Skill in problem solving, time management, computer use, listening, and critical thinking.
- Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, special needs, and ethnic backgrounds of college students.
Responsibilities
- Teaches up to 15 credit hours each semester/30 credits per year;
- Conducts assigned classes in accordance with approved course syllabi;
- Participates in curriculum development;
- Advises students concerning academic achievement and learning goals;
- Assists students with enrollment, registration and navigating systems; submits required reports by deadlines; acquaints students with course content, requirements, grading procedures, and attendance policy; maintains and submits to the Department chair up-to-date course outlines and assessment materials;
- Seeks ways to improve instruction, keeping abreast of professional education developments;
- Maintains approved schedule of office hours;
- Assists in the choice of textbooks and other instructional materials that are appropriate to the course syllabi;
- Creates curriculum and assessment instruments;
- Uses appropriate technology in teaching; attends and supports college activities;
- Participates in faculty, division, college-wide and other meetings and functions;
- Serves on committees;
- Develops and selects materials and methods for adjunct faculty to use in teaching and assessing science courses;
- Mentors and observes adjunct faculty;
- Provides leadership and professional development opportunities for adjunct faculty;
- Collaborates with other faculty and staff in the School of Science, Health, Engineering, and Math and across the college; and assumes special duties assigned by the Department Chair or Dean and/or designated representatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching anatomy and physiology and other courses for health care majors.
- Experience teaching in introductory biology major courses like cell biology and genetics.
- Two years teaching in a community college setting.
- Five or more years of teaching experience.
- Experience teaching in other science fields (e.g. chemistry, astronomy, geology).
- Experience in curriculum development, on-line and technology enriched teaching and student advising.
- Experience in teacher mentoring and strong record of continuing professional development.
