Biology Instructor

Biology Instructor

Responsibilities of Biology Instructor To serve as instructor for the College, including duties of teaching, developing materials, advising students, and providing assistance to the administration through committees and other activities. Present course materials through appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate the learning process through multi modalities and laboratory environments. Develop, revise and maintain current instructional materials including lesson plans, lab projects, through course objectives, outlines, appropriate instructional materials and methods. Demonstrate and provide professional effective classroom management and control, maintain safety and current lab experience and equipment, provide timely and accurate reports supporting the collegiate learning environment. Assist students in personal and professional development. Effective use of required office hours and professional student advising for student completion. Participate in college activities and the promotion of NETC through service. Participate in activities designed to develop professional skills to maintain and improve job proficiency. All other duties assigned by the Dean of Arts & Sciences.

Minimum and Additional Requirements: Master's Degree with 18 credit hours in the subject area. Preferred: Previous teaching experience at community/technical college. Experience using a variety of teaching modalities (face-to-face, broadcast, and online). Master's degree or 18 graduate hours in a second subject area which would allow to teach in a second discipline.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to higher education instruction. Knowledge and/or work experience. Knowledge of standard business practices and accepted protocol for areas of responsibility. Knowledge of college mission, goals and objectives and ability to relate these to areas of responsibility. Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of a professional level staff; establish good working relationships with alumni, businesses, students, faculty and others in the college community. Ability to interpret and apply all related laws. Demonstration of teaching abilities.

Additional Comments: Employee will receive minimal supervision in the performance of teaching and advising responsibilities; employee is expected to demonstrate independence and discretion in teaching practice and student advising. The teaching environment includes classroom and lab, requiring local travel to business/industry and community campuses and some short term travel may be required for professional meetings. Professional Development may require some overnight stays. Teaching locations include partner High Schools, State, Federal and Juvenile Correction facilities, community campuses, and industry partners.

Northeastern Technical College (NETC) offers exceptional benefits packages for positions that include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Attractive leave policy in addition to most State Holidays
• Work/Life Balance Work Schedule
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Professional Development opportunities

NETC is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time at NETC. To qualify for PSLF, you must:

• be employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service)
• work full-time for that agency or organization
• have Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan)
• repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan*
• make 120 qualifying payments

Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.