Biology Instructor (Exercise Science Program)
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Posting Number:
0603422
Position Title:
Biology Instructor (Exercise Science Program)
Position is:
Regular full-time
Position Type:
Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.:
Math, Science, and Engineering Technologies
Position Description:
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Position Summary:
The Biology Instructor (Exercise Science Program) position is a full-time faculty position that includes instruction, office hours and professional contributions to the college community to create an innovative and engaging learning environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The Biology Instructor (Exercise Science Program) position is a full-time faculty position that includes instruction, office hours and professional contributions to the college community to create an innovative and engaging learning environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the development of the Exercise Science Program and courses as well as teach courses in that program including program assessment and program review.
- Teach preparatory, first and second-year college-level courses in Biology, with an emphasis on Human Anatomy and Physiology, General Biology and Human Biology.
- Continued leadership and maintenance of the Walk to the Moon program and the College’s Gold standing in Exercise is Medicine.
- Teach a diverse student body in daytime, evening and Saturday classes on the main campus, extension centers and business and industry sites.
- Ability to teach courses in multiple modalities (face to face, blended, virtual and online).
- Participate in area and faculty meetings and in applicable College committee activities.
- Prepare instructional materials for the Biology area.
- Participate actively in curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, developing department materials, mentoring part-timers and program assessment/evaluation/revision.
- Be flexible in terms of teaching schedule assignment.
- Participate in other activities as needed by the Biology department.
- Continue professional development in order to keep up with new teaching techniques or technologies, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Teach a minimum of 15 credit hours during fall and winter semester
- On campus presence at least four days per week during the academic year
- Being a professional faculty member at Washtenaw Community College is a year-round responsibility which includes curriculum development, professional improvement and development, and other professional responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Earned Master’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Biology, Zoology or biology-related field OR master’s degree with minimum 18 graduate credits in biology or zoology disciplines required. Earned credential as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine may be eligible. Biology- related fields/disciplines include but are not limited to: anatomy, animal science, botany, cytology, cell biology, environmental science, entomology, epidemiology, genetics, limnology, microbiology, molecular biology, physiology, and zoology.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching through the equivalent of two (2) years full time teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level.
- Demonstrated experience in developing Biology teaching materials.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong preference given to people with two or more years experience teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology and General Biology.
- Equivalent of two (2) years full time teaching experience at the community college level.
Posting Date:
02/21/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our diverse community and to build on the success of our students faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our diverse community and to build on the success of our students faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$65,388 - $86,167
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