Assistant, Associate, or Professor Biological Science / Lab Faculty

Assistant, Associate, or Professor Biological Science / Lab Faculty

River Valley Community College is hiring for a full-time position in the Biological Science department. The position is available at Claremont & Keene Campus.

Scope of Work: Teach students in biological sciences as outlined in a prescribed program curriculum and assist in departmental initiatives and/or institutional activities that advance the mission of the college. Teaching responsibilities will include on-site instruction at the Keene Academic Center, the Claremont campus, or online instruction via Zoom and Canvas. Instructional assignments will include both day and evening courses. This position will also perform lab maintenance and lab preparation duties for all science courses in Keene and Claremont and shall report to the Department Chair of Liberal Arts at River Valley Community College.

Accountabilities:

• Teaches assigned academic courses, including but not limited to, Anatomy & Physiology I & II in a lecture and laboratory setting as appropriate for the academic program.
• Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development of instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditation standards, promote critical thinking and life skills.
• Responds to the diverse academic needs of students.
• Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters and exercises professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students and maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs.
• Participates in departmental activities and operations by assisting in the review and development of credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, maintaining educational equipment and spaces, and requisitioning instructional equipment, supplies or classroom materials.
• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of sponsored recruitment and retention activities including career and job fairs, student orientations, registrations, and award ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• Engages in professional activities related to the area of biological science, partnering the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events.
• Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the biological sciences through participation in relevant professional associations, education, and training activities.
• Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communications.
• Plans, implements, and coordinates the daily operations of the three science labs in Claremont and the one science lab in Keene for all biological science and chemistry courses.
• Sets up lab equipment, specimens, and materials in accordance with the course syllabi.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and proper disposal of biological and chemical waste.
• Provides orientation to faculty, staff, and students in the use of the lab, equipment, and supplies.
• Trains and coordinates the activities of part-time laboratory staff, such as work-study students.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies, laboratory equipment, chemicals, and specimens.
• Ensures equipment and instructional supplies are in good working order; may perform or oversee routine repairs and maintenance
• Assists in budget development recommendations with department faculty
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Serves on college or system committees, as assigned.
• Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Education: Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in biology, biomedical science, molecular biology, or a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment. Possession of a Master's degree in Education shall require twelve (12) graduate credits in biological science or a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment and a Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences or chemical sciences.

Experience: Three (3) years of teaching experience in the biological sciences and one (1) year of experience working with waste disposal and lab safety protocols, preparing lab materials for biological science and chemistry courses.

OR

Education: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in biology, biomedical science, molecular biology, or a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment.

Experience: Five (5) years of teaching experience in the biological sciences and one (1) year of experience working with waste disposal and lab safety protocols, preparing lab materials for biological science and chemistry courses.

License/Certification: Driver's License or ability to travel within catchment area.

Recommended Work Traits: Thorough knowledge of teaching methods, use of instructional materials and the organization of subject matter into effective teaching units in technology or other specialized programs. Complete knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and equipment in subjects being taught. Ability to evaluate student progress and provide guidance to both students and instructors. Ability to supervise professional instructional staff and collaborate in development of programs, policies and procedures. Ability to work effectively with businesses and community organizations. Ability to originate and implement new programs and to improve existing programs. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority

Disclaimer Statement: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.