Natural Science Faculty/Biological and Environmental Technology Coordinator

NATURAL SCIENCE FACULTY/BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (BET) COORDINATOR

POSITION TITLE:

Science Faculty/BET Coordinator

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

LAST REVISION DATE:

05/11/2021

DIVISION:

Academics

LOCATION:

Main Campus

REPORTS TO:

Division Chair for General Studies

PAY GRADE/SALARY: $38,000 - $42,000

CLASSIFICATION:

Full-Time Faculty

POSITION NUMBER:

POSITION: 12 Month, Non-Tenure Faculty, Benefit-eligible

LOCATION: Moorefield, WV

OVERALL FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES: While primary responsibilities include teaching and assessing learning; institutional service; advising; and professional development, the College seeks to break the frame that traditionally surrounds faculty assignments, especially since academic needs vary in small community and technical colleges. As such, Full-Time Faculty are expected to perform the following responsibilities:

Utilize various technologies (i.e., Blackboard, VDL) in the classroom for distance delivery of instruction

Serve on committees and advise students

Work effectively with others as part of an education team

Write and update curricula including course outlines and syllabi

Teach 30 credit hours per academic year unless otherwise noted (may include evening, weekend or off- campus classes)

Maintain at least 8-10 office hours per week

Integrate learning outcome assessment techniques in their instructional planning, curriculum design, and teaching activities

Submit course-level assessment reports and program reviews when needed

Apply technology to the teaching and learning process

Deliver instruction in a variety of formats

Thrive in cross-functional roles

Collaborate in flexible, imaginative problem solving

Make data-driven decisions

Integrate interdisciplinary and global perspectives into their methodology

Complete and organize professional development activities

Create experiential learning opportunities and assessment techniques

Mentor new full-time and adjunct faculty

Design, format, and deliver curriculum for synchronous and asynchronous learning

Train and consult for Workforce initiatives

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with others

Utilize student management systems (i.e., Banner)

Effectively use Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Recruit students throughout the six county district and improve break-even analysis metrics in instructor's specific discipline

Identify training needs and recommend appropriate professional development activities

Participate in co-curricular activities and attend graduation

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall development, coordination, implementation and scheduling in the area of natural science with coordination of the Biological and Environmental Technology (BET) program

Maintain and revise Master Course Records, syllabi and materials as necessary for natural science and BET courses

Collect data, analyze and report on student performance in natural science and BET classes

Teach 18-24 credit hours per academic year (fall, spring, and summer)

Maintain competency and currency in the subject as well as in teaching methods and assessment practices

Recruit, mentor, evaluate and schedule adjunct natural science/BET faculty and teaching assistants for science/BET courses

Coordinate and implement appropriate instructional technology software/hardware for course delivery

Establish and oversee the BET advisory committee

Prepare preliminary class schedules and recommend to the Division Chair for General Studies appropriate adjunct faculty qualified to teach natural science and BET courses

Oversee natural science classrooms and labs

Coordinate student internships and capstone projects

Order equipment and supplies needed for implementation of natural science and BET courses

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Master's degree in science or a Master's degree in any field plus an additional 18 graduate credit hours in science

Experience teaching at college level and implementing curricula for natural science courses; prior experience in instructional technology software/hardware implementation

Some travel required throughout the College's service district. Responsibilities require availability and willingness to work flexible schedule hours, including day, evenings and weekends if required to meet program needs of students

Willingness and ability to work with varied levels of abilities and a diverse population

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to analyze data and recommend modification to courses and programs for continuous improvement

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience plus full and highly competitive benefits package. Retirement plan options include TIAA-CREF.

CLOSING DATE: Resume review begins immediately. Priority consideration will be given to application materials received on or before May18th.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST THAT ADDRESSES YOUR ABILITIES TO MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS AND CARRY OUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION, A CURRENT RESUME, THREE (3) PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES (NAMES, ADDRESSES, E-MAIL, AND PHONE NUMBERS), UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND A COMPLETED EASTERN APPLICATION FOUND AT TO:

Human Resource Office

Eastern WV Community & Technical College

316 Eastern Drive

Moorefield, WV 26836

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