Biology Faculty

Directly responsible to the Department Chairperson or appropriate administrator.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in Anatomy & Physiology, Master's degree in Biology with Anatomy & Physiology experience, or Master of Science in Anatomical Science. Doctoral degrees accepted: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Experience: Post-secondary teaching experience in Biology and Anatomy & Physiology, working and teaching with human cadavers, community college teaching experience preferred, curriculum development experience preferred, experience designing and implementing laboratory manuals and activities

Responsibilities

1.Instructs students in the facts, skills, and appreciations pertaining to the assigned courses.

2.Considers the general and special needs of the students, assists them in meeting their problems, and when necessary, seeks additional help from other college services.

3.Informs students of educational and occupational opportunities.

4.Observes schedule as approved by the department chairperson and appropriate administrator.

5.Cooperates with the department chairperson department members,

and the appropriate administrators in the development of the curriculum, in the preparation and update of course syllabi, course outlines, and the selection of textbooks.

6.Recommends library books and other instructional materials.

7.Assists in the organization and meetings of advisory committees where applicable.

8.Consults with department chairperson on matters pertaining to departmental problems; observes proper channels of communications.

9.When needed, maintains an inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.

10. Submits midterm and final grade reports, deficiency notices, attendance records, and any other reports pertaining to the assigned course. Faculty will cooperate with the department Chairperson and the department members to provide artifacts of student learning outcomes for the assessment of course, program and general education outcomes. When the faculty receives the aggregate data of assessment results back, they determine if and what curricular changes are needed.

11. Participates in the formation of policies and regulations and assists in enforcing the regulations. Informs department chairperson in writing of any pending problem that might have a detrimental effect on the college.

12. Participates in faculty and professional organizations.

13. Attends scheduled monthly departmental/program meetings when there is no conflict with a professional responsibility.

14. Distributes to all students each term a course outline which covers the class requirements, grading procedure, attendance requirements, and objectives the instructor feels are appropriate.