Biology Instructor

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Job description

Position Title:

Biology Instructor

Job Description:

Full-time nine-month faculty position teaching courses in the Biology department.

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Biology Instructor

REPORTS TO: Dean of Instruction DEPARTMENT: Academics/Biology

EXEMPT: Yes VICE PRESIDENT: Keri Cole

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach

to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to

student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful

connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required:

Master's Degree in Biological Science or related field, with a minimum of 18.0 graduate

hours in Biology.

Preferred:

Master's or Doctoral degree in Biological Science.

Experience with teaching adults.

Minimum of two years teaching experience with emphasis in lab preparations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following.

- Teach 15.0-17.0 hours of undergraduate class in Biology each term.

- Academic advising of students.

- Active participation in college committees.

- Work cohesively with lecture instructor(s) to maintain lab, providing consistent

coordination among lab sections and ensuring safety and compliance.

- Work with lecture faculty to devise a coordinated set of experiments and timeline for

labs.

- Manage course grading and records management.

- Contribute to department-wide program development and assessment.

- Participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.

- Participate in professional development activities and contribute to the general

college community.

- Maintain regular required office hours to be available and meet with students.

- Organize and manage purchasing of inventory and stockroom resources.

- Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This positions entails instruction, maintenance, and purchasing for all aspects of

campus Biology lab experiences.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to

finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or

hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The

employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or

crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those

an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is

occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by

helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a

compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

Integrity

Diversity

Excellence

Accountability

Leadership

Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education

Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and

State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the

basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. The

following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies: EEOC Compliance: Sherry Franklin, Vice

President for Utica Campus and Administrative Services, Box 1003, Utica, MS 39175; Phone: or Email:

. Title IX: Randall Harris, Vice President for Advancement and Student Services, Title IX Coordinator, Box

1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: or Email:

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Position Type:

9 Month 175 Days

Job Classification:

Faculty - Academic

Scheduled Hours:

40

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