What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty—Science position at Northeast Iowa Community College?
To fully support the mission of Northeast Iowa Community College through the functions of teaching, service and scholarship. To provide effective instruction to ensure academic programming attains student learning outcomes and prepares students for successful transition into the workforce or transfer to a post-secondary institution. To carry out assigned responsibilities to ensure academic programs are sustainable and aligned with accreditation standards
Qualifications
Primary courses taught will be scheduled onsite face-to-face and online and may include: Environmental Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology.
To teach Anatomy and Physiology: Master’s degree in Biology with at least 6 graduate credits in Anatomy and Physiology or master’s degree with at least 12 GSH in a combination of qualifying fields listed below that provide a foundation in the specific subject matter taught with a minimum of 6 graduate credits in Anatomy and Physiology.
Qualifying fields: Biochemistry; Biomedical Science; Botany; Chemistry; Environmental Science; Food Science; Horticulture; Marine Biology; Microbiology; Nutrition; Science Education; Virology; Zoology
For Anatomy/Physiology courses: Applicants may have an advanced degree to practice medicine with formal graduate coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, such as D.O. (Osteopathic Medicine), D.D.S. (Dental Surgery), D.C.M. (Chiropractic Medicine), P.T. (Physical Therapy), D.V.M. (Veterinary Medicine), M.D. (Medicine), N.P. (Nurse Practitioner), P.A. (Physician Assistant) or M.S. in Kinesiology
To teach Environmental Science: Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Natural Science or Earth Science, with at least 6 graduate credits in Environmental Science or Earth Science or master’s degree with at least 12 GSH in a combination of qualifying fields set out below that provide a foundation in the specific subject matter taught with a minimum of 6 credits Environmental Science or Earth Science
Qualifying fields: Environmental Science; Earth Science; Natural Science; Physical Science; Agriculture; Agronomy and Soil Science; Biochemistry; Biological Anthropology; Biology; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Ecology; Geography; Horticulture; Natural Resources; Science Education; Sustainability
Must meet minimum experience and education requirements as outlined by the Iowa Code sections 260C.47 and 260C.48 and the Northeast Iowa Community College Quality Faculty Plan.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must possess Iowa driver’s license.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
As specified by the department dean or director.
Duties and Responsibilities
The College recognizes three broad areas of faculty endeavor: teaching, scholarship, and service, and expects that all faculty members will be active in each of these areas.
Teaching
Teaching is a core activity of the College and involves working with credit and non-credit students. All faculty members are expected to achieve excellence in this role. Teaching includes not only traditional classroom, laboratory and studio instruction, but may also include service-learning courses, evolving forms of technology-enhanced instruction such as hybrid, online, distance learning courses, competency based learning, and other non-classroom instruction such as the supervision of interns/co-op students and clinical students. The following provides a list of the essential expectations in teaching:
1. Remain current with methods, content and technology in the content area.
2. Complete delegated teaching assignment in accordance with guidelines/expectations for teaching methodology.
3. Meet all class, office and college commitments.
a. Maintain class and course responsibilities as assigned;
b. Post and maintain office hours each semester teaching;
c. Attend key College celebrations, scheduled workshop days and events (Convocation, Commencement, open houses etc.) when available.
4. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Participate as a representative on secondary and post-secondary program advisory boards when available.
b. Support ongoing process of course, curriculum and program evaluation.
c. Participate in curriculum and course alignment discussions with all faculty teaching the course.
5. Evidence a commitment to the assessment of student learning. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Follow assessment activity timeline/deadlines.
b. Incorporate assessment activities in the instructional content.
c. Facilitate collaboration among all faculty teaching in the program/course to ensure course content and embedded assessments are consistent.
6. Maintain a classroom environment that supports student engagement, retention and completion. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Utilize instructional methods that require student engagement and collaboration.
b. Provide feedback, assessments and grades according to prescribed guidelines.
c. Ensure the classroom environment provides respect for diversity and individual viewpoints.
d. Emphasize to all students the importance of prompt and regular class attendance.
e. Provide persistent outreach to students not attending class or meeting class requirements.
f. Initiate referrals for identified at-risk student behaviors.
7. Assist in the placement and success of students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Incorporate authentic learning into courses and programs.
b. Engage with students in co-curricular activities when available.
c. Reinforce career pathway leading to workforce placement and/or transfer upon graduation.
8. Meet roles and responsibilities as delegated by program accreditation bodies.
Essential Functions
Teaching
Teaching is a core activity of the College and involves working with credit and non-credit students. All faculty members are expected to achieve excellence in this role. Teaching includes not only traditional classroom, laboratory and studio instruction, but may also include service-learning courses, evolving forms of technology-enhanced instruction such as hybrid, online, distance learning courses, competency based learning, and other non-classroom instruction such as the supervision of interns/co-op students and clinical students. The following provides a list of the essential expectations in teaching:
1. Remain current with methods, content and technology in the content area.
2. Complete delegated teaching assignment in accordance with guidelines/expectations for teaching methodology.
3. Meet all class, office and college commitments.
a. Maintain class and course responsibilities as assigned;
b. Post and maintain office hours each semester teaching;
c. Attend key College celebrations, scheduled workshop days and events (Convocation, Commencement, open houses etc.) when available.
4. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Participate as a representative on secondary and post-secondary program advisory boards when available.
b. Support ongoing process of course, curriculum and program evaluation.
c. Participate in curriculum and course alignment discussions with all faculty teaching the course.
5. Evidence a commitment to the assessment of student learning. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Follow assessment activity timeline/deadlines.
b. Incorporate assessment activities in the instructional content.
c. Facilitate collaboration among all faculty teaching in the program/course to ensure course content and embedded assessments are consistent.
6. Maintain a classroom environment that supports student engagement, retention and completion. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Utilize instructional methods that require student engagement and collaboration.
b. Provide feedback, assessments and grades according to prescribed guidelines.
c. Ensure the classroom environment provides respect for diversity and individual viewpoints.
d. Emphasize to all students the importance of prompt and regular class attendance.
e. Provide persistent outreach to students not attending class or meeting class requirements.
f. Initiate referrals for identified at-risk student behaviors.
7. Assist in the placement and success of students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Incorporate authentic learning into courses and programs.
b. Engage with students in co-curricular activities when available.
c. Reinforce career pathway leading to workforce placement and/or transfer upon graduation.
8. Meet roles and responsibilities as delegated by program accreditation bodies.
Scholarship
Faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly activity to enhance teaching effectiveness and facilitate life-long learning. The definition of scholarship at NICC is:
Discipline- or pedagogy- based inquiry, creative expression, or applied work experience that expands, enhances, or applies knowledge.
9. Maintain credentials and expertise in accordance with College guidelines and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Meet requirements of Quality Faculty Plan.
b. Remain current with methods and developments in the content area.
c. Maintain technical and industry specific competencies related to area of instruction.
d. Incorporate current technology practices into the classroom.
Service
Faculty members are expected to engage in activities at the department level that contribute to meeting the mission of the College. Faculty members are expected to contribute their disciplinary expertise through participation in internal and external community organizations relevant to their discipline of study.
10. Comply with State and Federal Guidelines. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Record daily student attendance in the learning management system.
b. Submit accurate grades in accordance with prescribed guideline.
c. Provide accommodations as identified by Disability Services.
d. Maintain student privacy in accordance with professional and/or legal standards.
11. Participate in activities to promote the recruitment and enrollment of students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Promoting NICC programs in the community.
b. Participate in on-campus orientation and promotional events (student orientations, Welcome events; secondary and post-secondary visit days etc.) when available.
c. Participate in off-campus job fairs, high school and/or community events when available.
12. Contribute as a member of the College community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Attend and participate in all department meetings, workshop days and convocation events
as available.
b. Remain current on department meeting minutes and College communications.
c. Carry out assigned responsibilities in alignment with the College conduct code.
d. Maintain accountability, efficiency, and proactive utilization of program and college resources.
Faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly activity to enhance teaching effectiveness and facilitate life-long learning. The definition of scholarship at NICC is:
Discipline- or pedagogy- based inquiry, creative expression, or applied work experience that expands, enhances, or applies knowledge.
9. Maintain credentials and expertise in accordance with College guidelines and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Meet requirements of Quality Faculty Plan.
b. Remain current with methods and developments in the content area.
c. Maintain technical and industry specific competencies related to area of instruction.
d. Incorporate current technology practices into the classroom.
Service
Faculty members are expected to engage in activities at the department level that contribute to meeting the mission of the College. Faculty members are expected to contribute their disciplinary expertise through participation in internal and external community organizations relevant to their discipline of study.
10. Comply with State and Federal Guidelines. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Record daily student attendance in the learning management system.
b. Submit accurate grades in accordance with prescribed guideline.
c. Provide accommodations as identified by Disability Services.
d. Maintain student privacy in accordance with professional and/or legal standards.
11. Participate in activities to promote the recruitment and enrollment of students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Promoting NICC programs in the community.
b. Participate in on-campus orientation and promotional events (student orientations, Welcome events; secondary and post-secondary visit days etc.) when available.
c. Participate in off-campus job fairs, high school and/or community events when available.
12. Contribute as a member of the College community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Attend and participate in all department meetings, workshop days and convocation events
as available.
b. Remain current on department meeting minutes and College communications.
c. Carry out assigned responsibilities in alignment with the College conduct code.
d. Maintain accountability, efficiency, and proactive utilization of program and college resources.
