Faculty-Biology / Anatomy and Physiology

Salary Range:
$55,045.00

Position Type: Full Time

Description

Job Summary:

The faculty member will teach lectures and labs in biology and human anatomy & physiology, including dual credit sections offered in partnership with area high school districts. Courses are offered during the day, evening, and/or online. Other responsibilities include assessment, course development, service activities, campus engagement, and professional development. Mentoring undergraduate students in research projects is encouraged.

Essential Functions:

• Teach a combination of lectures and labs that are equivalent to a minimum of 15 lecture hours each Fall and Spring semester
• Teach dual credit sections of biology and human anatomy & physiology in partnership with area high school districts; instruction may occur on high school campuses, at the WRTTC, or online
• Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum
• Recommend textbooks and instructional materials to be used in the instructional program
• Provide access to students through adherence to posted office hours and effective use of Canvas and electronic communication
• Identify students who are at risk for course failure and employ early interventions to promote student success
• Assist with educational counseling and program advising of students
• Assist the Program Chair in scheduling and staffing all biology lectures and lab classes
• Assist with the development of departmental goals and objectives
• Coordinate with appropriate Midland College personnel to recruit new biology and work to increase enrollment in the Biology Department
• Serve on departmental, division, and college-wide committees as requested
• Help to orient new full-time and part-time faculty
• Stay current with trends and innovations in the field: maintain professional status through organizational memberships, advanced study, publication, and/or community-related service
• Maintain academic records as required by the college, accreditation agencies, and law
• Fulfill faculty roles and responsibilities as outlined in Midland College Policy and Administrative Regulations as published in the Employee and Faculty Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The person in this position needs to move to other locations on campus occasionally
• Travel to partner high school campuses for dual credit instruction or program coordination
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange
• accurate information
• Frequently moves boxes or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
• Office, classroom, and laboratory setting

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology or closely related field
• General classroom instruction and experience working or teaching in a lab
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with students and college stakeholders
• Commitment to student success, early intervention and academic support practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• College level teaching experience in lecture and lab settings
• Demonstrated ability to work with students of varying academic preparedness, backgrounds, and age groups
• Experience teaching or working with high school aged students, dual credit populations or in a K-12/college partnership environment
• Proficiency with a Learning Management System (Canvas preferred)
• Ability to teach effectively in face-to-face, online, hybrid and/or hyflex course formats