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
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