Position Title Biology Instructor - Tenure Track 31-2013
Division/Department Biology
Employee Group Faculty
Status Tenure-Track – August 11, 2014
Position Summary Information
1.Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and vision of Delta College.
2.Focus on supporting and assessing student learning and academic achievement to ensure student success.
3.Continually develop appropriate innovation in learning and teaching to meet diverse learning styles and student needs.
4.Collaborate voluntarily and energetically with colleagues in the academic discipline and with other faculty colleagues to develop effective learning experiences for a diverse student body.
5.Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of diversity based on the college statement on diversity http://www.delta.edu/diversity.
6.Integrate international and intercultural experiences in the College, community, and curriculum.
7.Serve the community through outreach activities.
8.Make effective and innovative use of appropriate technology in the performance of the listed responsibilities and accountabilities.
9.Participate in shared governance as a full member of the academic community.
10.Teach at least 30 equated credit hours annually in a variety of settings including day, evening, weekend, on campus, and off campus.
11.Commit to ongoing educational and professional growth.
12.Engage fully in course, discipline, program development, curriculum development and assessment.
13.Attend and participate in discipline, division, and college meetings.
14.Possess minimum technology skills (http://www.delta.edu/humres/minimum-tech-skills.aspx) and use of a course management system.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Demonstrate teaching effectiveness which supports student learning and encompasses pedagogies for student success to meet course or program requirements.
2.Possess the ability to work in a variety of settings which promote quality learning.
3.Maintain professional development to assure currency within field of practice.
4.Possess effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
5.Ability to teach Anatomy & Physiology and either General Biology or Microbiology courses.
Required Qualifications
1.Attained by July 1, 2014. Master’s Degree in any Biological Science with an emphasis in Anatomy & Physiology; or Master’s Degree equivalent (with at least 18 hours in biological sciences) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. In addition, there should be coursework and/or teaching experience sufficient to teach either General Biology or Microbiology.
2.Demonstrated currency in the field of A & P, as well as either General Biology or Microbiology.
3.Minimum technology skills.
Additional Experiences Considered
1.Experience using a variety of teaching technologies and methodologies.
2.Demonstrated current and ongoing professional growth
3.Experience teaching diverse student populations.
4.Experience using course management.
5.Experience in teaching.
6.Online teaching experience.
7.Experience with teaching courses for dual enrollment initiatives.
Application Deadline
Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses. Three current letters of recommendation may be requested of finalists. PLEASE do not upload attachments until you are ready to submit your application.
IMPORTANT: Once you have submitted your completed application, if you are unable to attach additional materials, i.e. transcripts, these may be submitted to the Human Resource Office.
