Biology Instructor

Full Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Biology Instructor is responsible to the Division Dean for Arts & Sciences for the delivery of quality instruction and management of students enrolled in biology and health science courses.

Job responsibilities occur in the areas of instructional development, teaching performance, student advisement, professional development and instructional management and include the following job functions:

Job Duties:

Instructional Development

1.Work with members of the Arts and Sciences/College Transfer Programs Advisory Committee to participate in divisional planning for programs.

2.Assist in the development of developmental and college skills curricula for students in all college programs.

3.Evaluate courses and students’ attainment of basic skills.

4.Assist in the refinement of curricula for developmental and college preparatory courses.

Teaching Performance

1.Teach courses as assigned and in accordance with the established syllabi.

2.Provide quality instruction for students on a regular basis, using a variety of instructional modalities at the different campus sites.

3.Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis.

4.Participate in the Faculty Performance Management System.

5.Achieve at least a 3.5 on student evaluations and satisfactory peer/supervisor evaluations.

Student Advisement

1.Work with the Student Services Division in the selection, recruitment, admission, and retention of students and to utilize counseling services.

2.Advise and maintain records of assigned student advisees in accordance with divisional policy and procedures.

3.Provide effective academic advisement for students enrolled in full developmental skills work.

4.Cooperate with the Student Services Division in the placement and follow-up of students.

5.Maintain office hours as required to meet needs of students, faculty, and advisees.

Professional Development

1.Represent the Division and College by participating in community and professional meetings.

2.Attend relevant professional meetings.

3.Maintain a current awareness of educational innovations and trends appropriate to provision of high-quality instruction in developmental and college preparatory skills.

College Community Service

1.Actively initiate and perform effective student recruitment activities in high schools and in the community.

2.Implement marketing activities for Associate of Science and the Associate of Arts Programs.

3.Utilize the services of staff specialists and coordinators.

4.Maintain contacts with appropriate professional and community organizations/individuals in the College service area.

5.Serve actively on College committees.

6.Work cooperatively with other divisional faculty members and College divisions to meet the educational needs of students.

Instructional Management

1.Foster and promote the Associate of Science and health science programs.

2.Maintain proper control and effective use of all physical facilities and supplies in the assigned division including the science laboratories.

3.Prepare reports in cooperation with division dean for input into the planning/reporting system.

4.Administer student regulations within the division.

5.Insure communication of policies, procedures, and campus information to all students.

6.Recommend advisory committee members and agenda items and serve as a committee catalyst.

7.Prepare semester schedules for program coordination with other program instructors and Divisions Deans.

8.Perform additional duties as assigned by the Division Dean for Arts & Sciences.

Requirements

Master’s degree with a major in Biology or master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Biology.

Qualifications

Two (2) years teaching experience is preferred.

Additional Information

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region.

The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education.

The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper.

In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.