STEM Biology Full-Time Instructor

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Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and presents course descriptions, lesson plans, and classroom lectures, and implements techniques to facilitate student-active learning.                                                                       
• Prepares and grades assignments, tests and quizzes; develops handouts and other learning aids.
• Participates in program and curriculum development. Provides one-to-one student and/or counseling, advising and tutoring. Analyzes and documents student progress; coordinates and schedules student tutors as appropriate. Provides necessary assessment and accreditation reporting as identified by the college and/or the Academic Director at the end of each teaching semester and/or academic year. In alignment with strategic goals.
• Provides support to the department related to program review and end of year reports related to assessment and accreditation reporting. 
• Provides a positive classroom environment conducive to a positive student learning environment. 
• Participates in student recruitment, retention and placement efforts.
• Represents the institution at state or other external forums as needed.
• Participates in strategic and instructional meetings; student advisement, and professional development as needed.
• Disseminates and analyzes reports and data from faculty related to the assessment of student learning to include attendance, failing grades, SLOAs, Program Review, accreditation reports etc.
• Participates in institutional, professional and other internal committee activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• At least 18 credit hours at the graduate level in the subject matter teaching area.
• Knowledge of adult-learning theory, curriculum development and classroom, laboratory, and field presentation techniques.
• Knowledge of counseling and advising methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of research methodology and information resources related to designated field(s) of study.
• Basic supervisory and coaching principles and practices.
• Proficient in operating equipment and performing work related to designated field(s) of study.
• Ability to deliver courses in-person and online platforms as needed and identified by the college. 
• Ability to prepare and present classroom lectures and class work.
• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment and applications including Microsoft Suites and other platforms used by the college.
• Proficient in assessment practices and standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection.

• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

• This position is not a remote position and serves the college from the Las Vegas, New Mexico campus.

• This position may be required to travel to various satellite/site locations for instructional and other purposes as designated by the college.

• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license without restrictions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES

• Master’s Degree in related field and 18 graduate level credits in Biology.
• Two years of teaching/instruction experience in the designated field is preferred. 

As a part of your application, upload letter of interest, current resume, and official documentation confirming education.

EEO STATEMENT: LCC is an equal opportunity employer.