EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 

Division: Math Science Business and Technology

Department: Biology

Job title: Biology Faculty

Reports to: Business Department Coordinator, Dean of Math Science Business and Technology Dean Curtis V. Smith, Ph.D. and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Supervises:

Position type: full time position

FLSA Status:

Job Purpose: instructor primarily for anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and cell and molecular biology.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively teach course content and maintain grades on Blackboard
• Be available to students outside the classroom to answer questions on course materials.
• Advise students effectively on Biology Department degree programs
• Be a contributing member so the Biology Department team
• Maintain professional development, through webinar participation, conference attendance etc.
• Develop curriculum including course descriptions, objectives, content, and semesters calendars in collaboration with Biology department faulty
• Select appropriate materials, texts, equipment on software: maintain equipment, recommend new items for the program, and submit textbook requirements for each semester
• Evaluate student progress as related to learning objectives and complete reporting requirements
• Maintain appropriate student and program records
• Work with biology lab coordinator to plan experiments in course labs
• Participate in biology department meetings, division meetings, and other required meetings
• Collaborate with college employees through participation on campus committees
• Participate in student recruitment, advising, and retention activities
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Start date is August 1^st 2018. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Familiarity with computer applications
• Able to teach classes at the KCKCC Main Campus, Pioneer Center in Leavenworth, High Schools, or U.S. Military Penitentiary.
• Must be able to articulate an understanding of, and an appreciation for an urban, comprehensive, and open-door community college.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master Degree and 18 graduate hours in biology required
• industry experience preferred
• community college teaching experience preferred
• Campus, online, and or blended classes teaching experience preferred

 

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items. The employee is directly responsible for safety, wellbeing, and work output.

 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

 

 

SALARY: Compensated according to Faculty Master Contract

 

APPLY BY: May 7, 2018

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of position given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job related duties through their hiring department. Specific job related duties assigned by hiring department shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be expanded in role or scope.

 

 

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