Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Biology Instructor will teach a variety of life sciences classes and engage in a variety of learning support and instructional/institutional practices; mentor students by providing a positive and encouraging environment for learning; identify and implement assessment measures to achieve course, program, and college learning outcomes; work collaboratively within the Math-Science Division; and serve on various college committees. The instructional load may consist of day/night classes; face-to-face and hybrid delivery, and on and off campus classes. Some opportunity for online delivery and/or online course development.  

Base salary and ranking are determined based on the matrix outlined in the current Faculty Negotiated Agreement considering credentials and experience.  This start for this position is Fall 2024. 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• To understand and commit to the Mission of the College ~  To provide a student-centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal, and career goals. 
• To foster a learning environment through the core values of students first, community, integrity, and innovation. 
• Faculty employment in accord with the current Negotiated Agreement.
• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques and delivery methods, and remain current on discipline-specific and pedagogical issues, including inquiry-based instruction. 
• Support the college initiative to enhance the student learning experience by reviewing, evaluating, revising, developing, and implementing effective and relevant instructional technology in the classroom and labs such as institutional LMS, e-texts/open educational resources, video platforms, and relevant platforms (such as e-syllabus manager, e-evaluations, proctoring and integrity). 
• Review, evaluate, revise, develop, and implement program curriculum within the department to assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and/or higher education regulatory agencies.
• Prepare syllabi and learning materials for classroom within college discipline, divisional and institutional guidelines.
• Teach an instructional load which may consist of day/night classes, various modalities and locations. 
• Facilitate learning activities in assigned courses, such as Biology lecture and lab for non-science majors, Biology lecture and lab for science majors, Environmental Biology, Anatomy and Physiology. 
• Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Attend and participate in department and division meetings, institutional committees, and activities required to maintain program and/or college accreditation standards.
• Assist in the articulation of courses with secondary and post-secondary institutions.
• Ability to develop and implement new courses to curriculum in various delivery modalities when requested
• Organize and maintain appropriate scholastic records for students and submit reports as required to the Records Office and appropriate administrative offices.
• Participate in assessment of student learning.
• Assist, as requested, with the development of the term class schedule and the college catalog.
• Serve on college committees
• Other duties as assigned.

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions.  This description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the Essential Functions and Responsibilities.   The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities.  Administration has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time.

 Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Biology or a Master’s degree in related biological/life sciences field with minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in biological discipline .
• Teaching experience in secondary and/or post-secondary levels.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with groups, organizations, and institution.
• Computer skills and ability to use technology in the classroom.
• Must maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications in an additional disciplinary/content area.

Physical Requirements:  With or without assistance

• Ability to understand written and oral instructions
• Able to sit and stand for extend periods of time
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs. of instructional materials/equipment and carry short distances
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel stand, walk and be on your feet for extended periods for classroom demonstrations.
• Ability to access classroom, office and other campus locations
• Ability to move around in the classroom assisting students as needed
• Work in typical office conditions

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Building Assignment

• Science/Math Building