Del Mar College - Corporate Services · 2 months ago
TERM INSTRUCTOR - BIOLOGY POOL
Corpus Christi, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $59K/yrDel Mar College is seeking a Term Instructor for their Biology Pool to teach courses during regular semesters, which may include online and dual-credit classes. The role involves developing teaching methods, evaluating student progress, and maintaining professional relationships, all while contributing to the college's mission and academic standards.
Responsibilities
Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need
Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction
Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes
Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community
Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures
Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials
Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work
Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning
Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students’ work and the possibility of improvement
Assist in academic advising of declared majors
Assist with marketing programs and recruiting students
Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement in programs and assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/industry and higher education
Participate in the self-evaluation process
Establish goals and objectives which may include personal and professional development plans in consultation with the department chair
Maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development/engagement activities
Serve on committees
Accept special assignments occasionally
Participate in scheduled institutional activities which include convocation and graduation ceremonies
Participate in department, divisional, and College meetings
Participate in College-related activities such as registration and selection of faculty
Participate in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards
Participate in the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals and objectives and budget priorities
Meet professional assignments in accordance with the College calendar
Participate in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College
Qualification
Required
Master's of Science degree in the Biological Sciences
18 graduate hours in courses with an emphasis in Biology
Excellent communication skills
Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline provided to insure course content and objectives are met
Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students
Preferred
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with graduate coursework in anatomy and/or physiology
Experience teaching college-level General Biology
Experience teaching college-level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas)
Ability to teach lower-division majors' and health-science biology courses
Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds
Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success
Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities
Company
Del Mar College - Corporate Services
With Del Mar College’s resources at our fingertips, Corporate Services can assist you with a vast array of training programs that can be customized to meet your employee needs – from enhancing leadership skills to leveraging business tools, emergency response training, safety and industry-specific programs.
Corpus Christi, TX, US
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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