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Chattanooga State Community College · 6 days ago

Instructor - Biology (9-month Tenure Track)

Chattanooga, TN

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$42K/yr - $51K/yr

Chattanooga State Community College is seeking a 9-month tenure-track Biology Faculty member to instruct various biology courses. The role involves developing course materials, evaluating student progress, and supporting student success while engaging with the community and college initiatives.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Dean of Math and Sciences and the Department Head of Science, the full-time faculty member has as their chief duty the instruction of Introduction to Biology 1 and 2 & General Biology 1 and 2 courses

Biology faculty teach classes which are scheduled during the day or evening, taught in a variety of formats (online and on-ground) and at several different locations, including off campus sites and service area high schools

The faculty member is expected to facilitate the classroom instructional process, evaluate students, monitor progress, utilize the Learning Management System (LMS), including Faculty Feedback, assign mid-term and final grades, maintain attendance and grade records, counsel and advise students regarding academic preparation and career goals, work to retain students, and maintain required classroom and office hours

Serve as a member of the Science Department within the Math and Sciences Division for the Teaching Excellence strategic theme of the College’s Strategic Plan

In this role, the faculty member is responsible for the following:

Select texts, supplemental documents, supplies, and other learning resources, including Open Educational Resources (OER); develop supplemental instructional materials; use current technology in the preparation, creation, and delivery of instruction in accordance with the college’s digital accessibility policy

Create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi

Remain current within field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas and technologies

Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials

Attend scheduled college, divisional, and departmental professional development and in-service activities, and participate in annual faculty evaluation process

Respect the rights of students and access to educational opportunities

Assist in recruitment, selection, orientation and evaluation of potential students

Assist in formal and informal placement activities for employment and/or transfer to four-year institutions

Support student activities

Assist in recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned

Participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes

Support and participate in college/division/department committees, organizations and/or task forces to make recommendations in the College’s decision-making processes

Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues

Strengthen relationships between the college and the community through community outreach activities

Attend required college, division, and department meetings

Support Academic Advising Center

Stay current with the relevant Tennessee Transfer Pathways

Participate in regular reviews of relevant Tennessee Transfer Pathways

Assist with college-wide advising as needed

Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Tutoring Services, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services

Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility

Structure student experiences to ensure relevance in academic, student life, and co-curricular activities

Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts

Supports the responsible fiscal stewardship of the funds allocated to the Science Department within the Math and Sciences Division

Embraces and promotes the College's goals related to organizational culture and community and supports the Math and Sciences Division’s efforts to utilize best practices to provide fair-minded services and support for students, faculty, and staff

Maintains an office environment that is open, inviting, and professional

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Master's degree in BiologyTeaching experienceCurriculum developmentLearning Management System (LMS)Student support knowledgeSelf-disciplinePositive dispositionEffective communication

Required

An earned Master's degree in Biology from a regionally accredited institution or a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology

Preferred

Experience teaching additional Biology courses in the department including Environmental Science, Nutrition, Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology

Preference for candidates with previous community college teaching experience