Instructor, Biology
Lamar State College - Port Arthur·Port Arthur, TX
- Type
- Full-time
Job Summary:
The Biology Instructor has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, classroom instruction and lab instruction and completing all duties associated with full-time teaching. Assigned classes may occur during the day, evening, and/or online with varying teaching locations including on-campus, dual enrollment, and Early College High School. This position reports to LSCPA’s General Education and Developmental Studies Department.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide quality instruction
- Participate in college tasks, which includes but is not limited to, advising, recruiting, and tutoring
- Serve on departmental and college committees, perform community services, and participate in continuing educational and/or professional development opportunities
- Exhibit commitment and involvement in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum based on program, department and college goals and objectives
- Attend faculty meetings
- Maintain current knowledge, expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility along with broader higher education matters and trends
- Respond to students, faculty and staff in a timely and professional manner
- Occasional travel to various campus and/or conference, seminar locations
- Comply with campus policies and procedures
- Other related duties, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree with eighteen (18) semester credit hours in the subject matter
- Work independently in the classroom
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Possess time management and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Biology
- Teaching experience in higher education
- Teaching experience at a two-year college
Physical Requirements:
Duties may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting or moving of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity are required to ensure effective instruction and safe supervision of students in classroom and laboratory settings.
Work Hours:
Full time hours, Monday – Friday, with possibility of some evenings, depending upon class schedule