Asst. Professor - Biology jobs in Yuma, AZ

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

Faculty members, both full-time and adjunct, are involved in continuous assessment and engaged in expanding teaching methodologies and delivery systems to improve student academic success and retention. Full-time faculty will follow an 80-10-10 model, where they actively participate in departmental/divisional meetings and activities, in student recruitment/retention/advisement activities, in community/partner relationships, and in activities that promote and support the district-wide academic goals of the local populations and the College. Faculty may be asked to teach on various campuses, via in-person, online, hybrid, and virtual learning environments, as directed by the needs of the community for a given semester.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Serves Students.

Teaching Responsibility:

Serves students. Teach 15 equated load hours/semester (to include material and preparation time; equates typically to 3 courses/semester); develop and grade exams and instruments to evaluate student learning and progress; submission of student grades/progress as required by the programs/policies of the Instruction area.

Maintain a min of 5 office hours/week/semester load and direct interaction with students in a formal learning environment for a 15- equated load hour schedule.

Remain current in his/her discipline, updating course content when appropriate. Maintain standard syllabus/outline for each course, in accordance with program/procedures. Update course syllabus/outline annually.

Working with Division Lead Faculty and Departmental faculty, develop and implement processes and tools for assessment of teaching and student learning outcomes incorporating appropriate methodologies and technology.

In collaboration with colleagues and the Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and scheduling and under the guidance of the Associate Dean/Division Lead Faculty, develop a system for evaluation of teaching and learning including course competency expectations and student outcome measures.

Working with the Division Lead Faculty, incorporate results of assessments to modify instruction and materials in general education.

College Responsibility:

Collaborating with Division Lead Faculty and division Faculty, Associate Dean, and Director of Curriculum, Assessment, & Scheduling to identify student-leaning outcomes; develop assessment processes and tools; incorporate results to enhance/modify instruction and material, degree program, course cluster, and/or certificate program as appropriate.

Working and coordinating with Student Services and the Division Lead Faculty actively participate in student recruitment, retention, and advisement activities and programs.

Participation in institutional functions such as, but not limited to, college committees, task forces, club sponsorships, facilitation of advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and associate faculty. Participation may be directed by the Division Lead Faculty or Associate Dean.

Maintain 10 positive interaction hours/week. Attend graduation ceremonies.

Community Responsibility:

Participate in professional developmental activities outside the College, such as but not limited to, community events, boards, clubs, and conferences. Coordinate such participation with the Division Lead Faculty, Associate Dean, or Vice President for Learning Services, as appropriate.

Serve on local and state advisory committees as directed by the Division Lead Faculty.

Additional Responsibility:

Participate in adjunct faculty recruitment.

Serve as a resource for adjunct faculty.

Budget for equipment, materials, and supplies to support courses of primary responsibility.

Assist with maintaining and securing equipment in the laboratory.

Develop and conduct field trips.

Work with Department and Division faculty to help develop and support intern, research, and work experiences for students at all levels.

Work with Division Lead faculty and Departmental faculty to develop and implement Open Educational Resources (OER) content.

Develop an active program of study that will complement and extend the current science offerings in Yuma.

Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.