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Position Information
Posting Title
Instructor - Biology
Posting Number
FA000620
Position Status
Full Time
Assignment Length
9 month
Grant Funded
No
Category
Faculty
Class Code
23
Starting Pay
$64,118
Special Note
Commensurate with education and experience
Location
Northwest
Department
NW Mathematics & Sciences
Job Summary
Reporting to the campus department instructional leader,
instructors provide assistance to students in their learning
process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials,
facilities, and educational technologies available to complement
the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to
student success.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Performance Requirements*
• Accepts
and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities as
assigned by designated supervisor (may include online or Weekend
College)
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders’
expectations of the College
• Aids in the development of curricula, including individual course
syllabi as assigned
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the
College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management
system
• Works with colleagues to select appropriate textbooks for
departmental adoptions, and abides by departmental decisions for
textbooks
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials,
including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for
meetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter
expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of
learning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of
learning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive
to student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student
enrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with
discipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students,
posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits
final grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College’s commitment to assessing student learning
outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving
institutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual
credit courses
Service Excellence
• Supports the mission, values,
goals, and principles of the College
• Complete all required training and professional development
sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College ( TCC )
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to
keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures
• Performs other related tasks as required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the
varied types of work that may be performed. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to
the position. The job description does not constitute an employment
agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to
change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher* in ONE of the following:
• Theoretical/Applied Biology
• Life Sciences
OR
Master’s degree or higher* with eighteen (18) graduate hours in ONE
of the above-mentioned areas-mentioned disciplines
• Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or
university
Preferred Qualifications
• Work experience in the discipline / teaching area
• Experience teaching a class or facilitating training
• Teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service
learning and innovative technology
• Experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School
programs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate
problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are
varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems,
including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and
presentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal
relationships
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Ability to adapt to student learning needs
• Utilization of student-centered integrative learning
strategies
• Promotion of positive expectations of students
• Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
•
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posted: Sept. 22, 2024, 5:45 a.m.
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