FT Biology Instructor (9 month)

FT Biology Instructor (9 month)

Employer

Cape Fear Community College
411 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-362-7000

Job Location

Downtown Wilmington Campus

Salary/Grade

Commensurate with experience

Benefits

State of NC

Job Category

  • Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: Friday, July 19, 2019
Closes: Friday, July 26, 2019

Target Start Date

Monday, August 12, 2019

Expected Work Hours

8a-5p Monday-Friday

Reports to

Department Chair, Science

Employment Type

9 month (FT)

Minimum Qualifications

  • This position requires a Master’s degree earned from an accredited college or university with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Biology courses.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to teach the Biology courses offered in the Science Department including General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Microbiology.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred.

Position Description

DEFINITION:

Biology instructors must have broad competencies in teaching a range of biology courses; they must be student-centered and willing to use varied instructional methods to provide effective classroom, lab, and online instruction.

Essential Functions:

  • Teach a minimum of 18 credit/25 contact hours per semester, including evening and online classes as assigned.
  • Prepare and execute lessons, lectures, activities, and exercises for lecture, laboratory, and online settings.
  • Maintain safe and proper practices in compliance with OSHA standards in all student activities.
  • Develop and prepare effective tests of different types to accurately evaluate student performance.
  • Grade and return assignments and maintain accurate grading and attendance records.
  • Provide prompt and appropriate professional correspondence to students and colleagues.
  • Participate in curriculum development. Evaluate and modify student learning outcomes and instructional methods as needed.
  • Contribute to college initiatives such as, but not limited to, recruiting, goal-planning, student success, and retention.
  • Participate in faculty meetings, committee meetings, and professional development activities.
  • Maintain scheduled office hours and a minimum of 30 hours on campus each week, scheduled to effectively meet the needs of students. 

 

Other Important Functions:

  • Coordinate with lab technicians to order supplies, equipment, and texts as needed.
  • Stay current on advising trends and curriculum changes to effectively guide students through degree pathways.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

How to Apply

Please visit the CFCC Employment Site https://cfcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/7779

Job Post Contact

Anne W. Smith
Director of Human Resources
Cape Fear Community College
411 N. Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
http://cfcc.edu/hr
Phone: 910-362-7028 
Email: asmith@cfcc.edu