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Biology-Adjunct Instructor

Biology

Adjunct Instructor

Non-Tenure Track

Under the direction of the Dean of Instructional Services, provide instruction in the program. The assignments for this position may include collegiate transfer and pre-collegiate basic skills courses. This position may also include a combination of day, evening, online and/or hybrid teaching assignments. This position may include face-to-face instruction in a prison environment.

Minimum Qualifications can be found in the Lassen Community College Minimum Qualification Handbook.

Master’s in any biological science OR Bachelor’s in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent Master’s degree.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Instruct assigned classes in accordance with the course outline of record
• Provide dynamic instruction with the ability to engage student interest by using current and effective andragogy
• Meet faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty contract:

o Meeting with classes as scheduled by the appropriate Educational Administrator
o Writing and updating course outlines of record. This should be done in cooperation with other unit members who teach in the same subject area
o Teaching classes in accordance with the intent of the college catalog and with the objectives and content of the course outline of record
o Providing a current syllabus which is consistent with the course outline of record to all students for each class. A course syllabus for each course taught shall be filed by the unit member with the appropriate Educational Administrator within one week of the first meeting of the class
o Reviewing, in cooperation with other faculty in the same subject area, textbooks, required reading, workbooks, and other materials
o Maintaining accurate and current records of student attendance and student achievement in accordance with District procedures
o Demonstrating continuing education toward maintaining currency with developments and changes in subject-matter field through coursework, conferences, workshops, seminars, professional training, and professional reading; or informal learning experiences as they pertain to the unit member’s subject area
o Serving on standing and ad hoc committees, as assigned by the Academic Senate
o Supervising the care and maintenance of equipment provided for student use in classes
o Attending graduation ceremonies
o Fulfilling flex obligation
o Participating in and completing Instructional Program Review
o Reporting absences to the appropriate Educational Administrator
o Directing the work of classified staff as appropriate to the assignment
o Directing the work of Student workers as appropriate to the assignment and as agreed to in the request made by the faculty member for a student worker and subsequent approval of that request
o Submitting grade rosters to the Registrar’s office within five (5) District business days after the last day of finals and completing all attendance rosters and other administrative forms as scheduled
o Participating in Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Assessment
o Participating in the use of the Electronic Early Alert System as appropriate

• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Ability to:

• Analyze problems, determine effective solutions, take independent action for successful results
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written and oral reports
• Effectively communicate in both oral and written forms
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships
• Maintain currency in technological developments in areas of responsibility
• Work with designated computer programs and systems

All employees must have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

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