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Baton Rouge Community College · 6 hours ago

Instructor, Biology

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Baton Rouge Community College is a higher education institution dedicated to providing quality education and support to students. They are seeking an Instructor in Biology to deliver engaging learning experiences, develop curriculum, and support student success while adhering to professional standards of conduct.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Provide learning experiences in accordance with students’ needs and abilities

Create a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect for diversity

Make adequate preparation for the instructional process to ensure that course content is presented in a manner suitable for students with varying learning styles

Direct students not on the official class roster to the Office of Enrollment Management to correct enrollment problems, restricting attendance to officially

Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe and provide opportunities for student conferences either online, by phone, or through face‐to‐face interactions

Be punctual with respect to class meetings and provide instruction for the entire class period

Notify academic program manager/department chair of absences and promptly provide course continuity plans

Utilize Canvas or other learning management systems as appropriate and required

Use instructional and technological resources such as the library, Digital Learning and Academic Support Center (DLASC), and computer technology as appropriate

Provide classroom instruction in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and federal harassment policies

Alert the department chair or academic program manager of any instances of academic dishonesty

Maintain a minimum of 10 office hours per week

Maintain accurate grade and attendance records

Assess learning outcomes and utilize results when planning and preparing future courses

Administer final examinations for students during the scheduled exam period

Participate in assigning course credit via prior learning assessment

Participate in the teaching evaluation process

Discuss with counselors and other appropriate personnel any student problems which may require special attention

Advise students and perform special assigned duties related to the registration and retention of students

Develop, assess, and revise curricula in accordance with the policies and procedures upheld by the Faculty Senate Courses and Curricula committee

Engage in approved professional development activities related to pedagogy, assessment, and academic area of expertise to enhance one’s effectiveness in all aspects of teaching and course management

Participate in recruitment, advising, and registration events

Serve on college-wide committees and actively participate in committee activities throughout the term of service

Adhere to professional standards of conduct

Promote the College’s image in the community

Promote an atmosphere of collegiality within one’s department and division

Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines

Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings

Collaborate with departmental and college‐wide colleagues in the selection of library resources, software, textbooks, and classroom equipment

Attend college convocations and participate in commencement exercises (attired in appropriate academic regalia)

Participate in the annual faculty performance evaluation process

Participate in other duties as assigned

Qualification

Master's degree in BiologyCollege level teaching experiencePhD in BiologyCurriculum developmentProfessional developmentStudent advisingClassroom managementAssessment of learning outcomes

Required

Master's degree or higher in the teaching discipline OR Master's degree in any discipline with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline Biology

College level teaching experience