Job Description

Job Title

Department

FLSA

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Thorough understanding of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the North Carolina Community College System
2. Demonstrated ability to use modern instructional technology (Microsoft Office, learning management systems, e-mail, Internet, student information databases, library research databases) and experience with Internet-based instruction
3. Competence in oral and written communication skills necessary for effective teaching
4. Knowledge of pharmaceutical/biomanufacturing process equipment and processes (bioreactors, scales-balance, filtration, liquid extraction, higher purity filtration, autoclave, incubator, ph meter, and lab equipment.)
5. Knowledge of cGMP’s and ISO (International Standards Organization).
6. Familiar with FDA (Food and Drug Administration) policies and pharmaceutical CFR regulations.
7. Familiar with workplace safety hazards.
8. Ability to be innovative, creative, and motivated as well as organized, accurate, and punctual with paperwork and assigned tasks
9. Sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, colleagues, and community groups
10. Ability to make presentations to small or large audiences
11. Ability to establish and maintain effective, civil, and respectful communication and interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community
12. Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
13. Familiarity with OSHA standards as they apply to educational environments

Essential Functions

Job Duties

1. Provide accessible, quality learning experiences for all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction, including seated, online, hybrid, academic success, and/or interdisciplinary capstone courses as needed at any of Durham Tech’s instructional sites
2. Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accordance with the stated objectives of the course
3. Collaborate with the Program Director and Curriculum Developer to ensure that the program is meeting the needs of business and industry;
4. Collaborate with the Life Sciences Career Development-Employment Specialist to coordinate industry guest speakers for courses;
5. Serve as an educational advisor to students and participate in semester advising and registration activities for both assigned advisees and as needed by individual students
6. Coordinate needed tutoring sessions for students with the BioWork tutor;
7. Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms
8. Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times, and comply with institutional rules and regulations
9. Learn the college’s Learning Management System (Sakai) and other virtual platforms, such as Canva, Quizizz, Quizlet, etc., to deliver effective, high-quality learning experiences in the classroom, lab, and online;
10. Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as to meet the needs of the department, division, and college
11. Work with various external stakeholders, such as the NC BioNetwork and NC Biotechnology Center, to develop course materials relevant to current trends in the region;
12. Partner with other areas of the college to deliver customized training courses as needed;
13. Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of best teaching practices, the technology used in the classroom or online, and trending industry practices;
14. Participate in graduation exercises, open house events, etc. as requested;
15. Assume other appropriate responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Life Sciences Program Director in meeting the needs of the institution.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses
• Ability to express or exchange ideas
• Ability to lift, at times, 10 lbs.
• Good eye/hand dexterity
• Infrequent travel between buildings on campus, to other campuses, or locally or out-of-town to attend conferences and professional development.

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