What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology Instructor (grant-funded) position at ACCS?
JOB
The instructor prepares for, teaches, and evaluates a variety of biology classes, both face-to-face and online, for a diverse student body including dual-enrolled students. The instructor keeps regular office hours and devotes a minimum of thirty-five hours per week to performance of his or her duties on campus and at dual-enrollment sites. Teaching assignments will involve travel and may be changed according to the College’s needs. In addition to classroom instruction, the instructor serves on college and division committees, advises students on academic matters, and takes on other assignments, as delegated by the Division Chairperson, the Dean of Instruction, or the President of the College. The instructor must be able to teach courses in biology, anatomy and physiology, and microbiology.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Instructional Duties and Responsibilities: The instructor shall perform adequate course preparation to include provision of first day course information explaining course objectives, content and procedures, periodic review and revision of course syllabi, materials and methods, and preparation for each class session.The instructor shall provide adequate classroom instruction to include compliance with policies and procedures stated in the provided first-day course information, maintenance and timely reporting of student records, adherence to regular and punctual class sessions, and presentation of course content to meet course objectives.The instructor shall perform adequate learning assessment to include use of stated criteria in grading student work, prompt evaluation and return of student work, and evaluation of students according to stated course objectives.Responsibilities to Students: The instructor shall be respectful and exhibit impartial treatment of all students, be accessible outside of scheduled classes, offer academic advisement, and accommodate students with documented disabilities.Divisional Responsibilities: The instructor shall attend and participate in divisional meetings, cooperate with others to plan and meet divisional goals, provide input into curriculum and program development, and complete other tasks assigned by the division chairperson.Institutional Responsibilities: The instructor shall adhere to and comply with the organizational structure and the policies of the College, cooperate with others to plan and meet the goals of the College, attend and participate in college and faculty meetings, serve on committees as needed, and perform any other tasks assigned by the Division Chairperson, Dean of Instruction and/or the President.Personal and Professional Development: The instructor shall participate in college sponsored professional development programs, identify areas where individual professional development is needed, and procure resources to achieve necessary professional development.The instructor must be aware of the latest trends in the instructor’s discipline and the field of education as a whole as well as develop and deliver online courses in the discipline.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
POSITION AVAILABLE: August 2025SALARY: Salary Schedule D1 $46,590 - $94,363 (9 month) $14,384 - $29,184 (3 month *not guaranteed), to be determined by the applicant’s education and years of applicable experience. Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant’s placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided.POSITION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by May 30 at 11:59 p.m.Incomplete or late application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets submitted after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline is the sole responsibility of the applicant.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must submit a complete packet which consists of the following: • Completed ESCC Application for Employment• Current resume• Copy of transcript showing degree and date conferred• A cover letter of application specifically detailing and relating the applicant’s education, and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.Please note: Employment is contingent upon employer verification of work experience. Applicants must provide documentation of the required applicable experience if an offer is made.Only applicants who meet the required qualifications and submit a complete application packet by the deadline will be considered. Applications submitted by fax, email, mail, or hand delivery will NOT be accepted. All applications become the property of ESCC. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for acriminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Enterprise State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Enterprise State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Enterprise State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Enterprise State Community College application for employment form is available at www.escc.edu and should be submitted online
The instructor prepares for, teaches, and evaluates a variety of biology classes, both face-to-face and online, for a diverse student body including dual-enrolled students. The instructor keeps regular office hours and devotes a minimum of thirty-five hours per week to performance of his or her duties on campus and at dual-enrollment sites. Teaching assignments will involve travel and may be changed according to the College’s needs. In addition to classroom instruction, the instructor serves on college and division committees, advises students on academic matters, and takes on other assignments, as delegated by the Division Chairperson, the Dean of Instruction, or the President of the College. The instructor must be able to teach courses in biology, anatomy and physiology, and microbiology.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Instructional Duties and Responsibilities: The instructor shall perform adequate course preparation to include provision of first day course information explaining course objectives, content and procedures, periodic review and revision of course syllabi, materials and methods, and preparation for each class session.The instructor shall provide adequate classroom instruction to include compliance with policies and procedures stated in the provided first-day course information, maintenance and timely reporting of student records, adherence to regular and punctual class sessions, and presentation of course content to meet course objectives.The instructor shall perform adequate learning assessment to include use of stated criteria in grading student work, prompt evaluation and return of student work, and evaluation of students according to stated course objectives.Responsibilities to Students: The instructor shall be respectful and exhibit impartial treatment of all students, be accessible outside of scheduled classes, offer academic advisement, and accommodate students with documented disabilities.Divisional Responsibilities: The instructor shall attend and participate in divisional meetings, cooperate with others to plan and meet divisional goals, provide input into curriculum and program development, and complete other tasks assigned by the division chairperson.Institutional Responsibilities: The instructor shall adhere to and comply with the organizational structure and the policies of the College, cooperate with others to plan and meet the goals of the College, attend and participate in college and faculty meetings, serve on committees as needed, and perform any other tasks assigned by the Division Chairperson, Dean of Instruction and/or the President.Personal and Professional Development: The instructor shall participate in college sponsored professional development programs, identify areas where individual professional development is needed, and procure resources to achieve necessary professional development.The instructor must be aware of the latest trends in the instructor’s discipline and the field of education as a whole as well as develop and deliver online courses in the discipline.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
POSITION AVAILABLE: August 2025SALARY: Salary Schedule D1 $46,590 - $94,363 (9 month) $14,384 - $29,184 (3 month *not guaranteed), to be determined by the applicant’s education and years of applicable experience. Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant’s placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided.POSITION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by May 30 at 11:59 p.m.Incomplete or late application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets submitted after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline is the sole responsibility of the applicant.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must submit a complete packet which consists of the following: • Completed ESCC Application for Employment• Current resume• Copy of transcript showing degree and date conferred• A cover letter of application specifically detailing and relating the applicant’s education, and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.Please note: Employment is contingent upon employer verification of work experience. Applicants must provide documentation of the required applicable experience if an offer is made.Only applicants who meet the required qualifications and submit a complete application packet by the deadline will be considered. Applications submitted by fax, email, mail, or hand delivery will NOT be accepted. All applications become the property of ESCC. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for acriminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Enterprise State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Enterprise State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Enterprise State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Enterprise State Community College application for employment form is available at www.escc.edu and should be submitted online
Salary : $46,590 - $94,363
