Assistant Professor Biology, 9 Month Job at The Tennessee Board of Regents, Jackson, TN

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  • The Tennessee Board of Regents
  • Jackson, TN

Job Description

Title: Assistant Professor Biology, 9 Month


Institution: Jackson State Community College


Job Summary


This is a 9-month, term contract position. The Assistant Professor will perform day-to-day operations of the instructional programs in Biology and/or Anatomy & Physiology. Faculty member will also provide advisement to students, participate in college committees and campus activities, and develop coursework as needed. The standard teaching load is 15 credit hours per semester. The teaching assignment may include online; hybrid; and/or distance classes, evening classes, dual-enrollment, and off-campus locations. The instructor is responsible for the success of the teaching/learning process within the classroom.


Job Duties

  • 40% - •Teach courses and labs as scheduled. Teaching duties to be divided as needed among General Biology I & II, Microbiology, or Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II. - (Essential)
  • 10% - •Maintain regular office hours as set by the college. - (Essential)
  • 9% - •Prepare Master Course Syllabi. - (Essential)
  • 3% - •Serve on college committees when elected or appointed. - (Marginal)
  • 10% - •Provide a grade evaluation on each student's performance in a fashion and frequency required by the college. - (Essential)
  • 5% - •Make recommendations to the Dean or their designee regarding curriculum additions, deletions or revisions. - (Marginal)
  • 5% - •Participate in course and program level assessment activities. - (Marginal)
  • 5% - •Participate in department, division, and institutional initiatives - (Marginal)
  • 3% - •Demonstrate commitment to continuous quality improvement in student instruction and professional role development. - (Essential)
  • 5% - •Perform as academic advisor to students. - (Essential)
  • 5% - •Demonstrate commitment to the community college concept and team management principles. - (Marginal)

Minimum Qualifications


•Master's degree or higher in Biology, Biological Sciences, Anatomy/Physiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Science, Botany, Aquatic Biology, Integrative Biology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Cellular or Molecular Biology, Genetics or Zoology from an accredited institution.

-OR-

•Master's degree from an accredited institution with at least 18 graduate hours in any of the above disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications


•Prior teaching experience in higher education, preferably at a community college
•Prior experience teaching Human Anatomy & Physiology
•Prior experience teaching at off-campus locations
•Familiarity with the mission and role of the community college in higher education.
•Ability to work with diverse students including non-traditional students and Dual Enrolled high school students.
•HAPS qualified

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


•Provide instruction in accordance with established expectations
•Inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies
•Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations
•Maintain and submit, on time, required student attendance and academic records
•Post and maintain regular campus hours in accordance with institutional policy
•Function as an academic advisor to students
•Participate in the development and review of curriculum
•Participate in the development of instructional methods, materials, and modalities
•Participate in college, division, and department activities, initiatives, and committees
•Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments
•Demonstrate current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments.


Pay Rate :$46,039 - $55,247 Annual salary depending on eligible experience which is defined by the current compensation plan.


Exempt


Open Until Filled : Yes. For best consideration, apply by March 21st, 2024.


Special Instructions to Applicants :


To be considered for this position we require an attached resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.


A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.

Job Tags

Contract work, Afternoon shift,

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