Faculty - Biology (174 Day)

JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The instructor is responsible for fostering student learning through effectively teaching. Course assignments will primarily include Anatomy/Physiology, but may also include other courses in the biology discipline. Anatomy and physiology resources include cadavers, digital cadavers, specimens, and models. A course load of 15 credit hours per semester is required. Teaching schedule will be assigned by the dean and may involve teaching at various Kirkwood locations in a variety of delivery formats including online, virtual, and face to face. Instructors may be asked to teach evenings and weekends. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the instructor will be expected to contribute professional expertise through non-teaching activities to the department, program, and college. The instructor will be responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan as outlined by the College's Quality Faculty Plan.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement, empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability, working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service, anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance, commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead, regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be able and willing to deliver courses in variable delivery times, methods, and locations as required by the college.
• Effectively organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi to students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis.
• Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to student grade book.
• Maintain a minimum of one office hour per day and be available on an as-needed basis for student questions and discussions regarding their performance.
• Participate in curriculum development, revision, and assessment activities at course, program, department, and college levels.
• Discuss program, career, transfer options and other college services with students to support informed academic decisions.
• Participate in the development and/or execution of departmental and college tasks, projects, and goals.
• Maintain relationships with K12, transfer, and community and/or industry partners.
• Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
• Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.
• Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form and possess digital literacy skills related to computer technology.
• Be creative, energetic, and self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in biological sciences or related field from an accredited institution with a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours that are related to anatomy and physiology content.
• Graduate credit and/or teaching experience in anatomy and physiology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Extensive experience, knowledge, and/or training in anatomy/physiology
• Qualification to teach multiple classes within the biology discipline
• Successful teaching experience – preferably in anatomy and physiology and at a community college
• Experience with online instruction