Faculty, General and Organismal Biology

Position Title:
Faculty, General and Organismal Biology

Job Description:
POSITION: FACULTY, General and Organismal Biology
STATUS: Full time Tenure track
DEPARTMENT: Natural Science/Physical Education
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION:Faculty
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications.
MINIMUM PAY RATE: Qualifications include education and related work experience.

POSITION SUMMARY

Adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude. Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning styles and apply understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open communication. Fifteen credit hours a semester constitute a standard load. Course assignments may be late afternoon, evening, Saturday, and at branch campuses or satellite centers. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teach at least three sections of General Biology and/or Organismal Biology and other biology as needed.

2. Work closely with other instructors, special programs, and services within the college to determine placements, curriculum, and academic support.

3. Participate in course development, assessment, accreditation, and planning activities.

4. Be willing to teach online and/or hybrid courses.

5. Participate in appropriate departmental meetings and recruitment activities; serve on committees.

6. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.

7. Employ effective and innovative teaching methods in the classroom and laboratory.

8. Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to the community college mission.

9. Teach at other campus sites as needed.

10. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College full time faculty contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Biology or closely related field with emphasis on organismal biology. Two (2) years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Doctoral Degree in Biology with emphasis on Organismal Biology, or closely related field.

2. Experience at the community college level.

3. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.

4. Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.

5. Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.

6. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Normal classroom and laboratory (indoor and outdoor) physical demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Classroom and laboratory (indoor and outdoor) teaching environment.

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:
40

Category

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

2 years

Job type

Full time