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SUMMARY
Open until filled-
A full-time faculty member is a College employee whose primary assignment involves teaching or the direct support of teaching. The position of full-time faculty member is a demanding one that involves the delivery of instruction, preparation and evaluation of such instruction, accessibility to students, committee assignments, and service to College and community. Faculty members teach day and evening classes at multiple instruction sites as required.
One position begins Spring 2025.
One positions begins Fall 2025.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct assigned classes of instruction in the best manner to achieve student learning; present information, ideas, and skills in ways that are appropriate to a variety of learning styles and that show sensitivity to a diverse student population.
Provide students with the approved course syllabus and relate instruction and evaluation to that syllabus.
Treat students with tact and respect, maintain collegial relationships, and work productively as a member of a team.
Evaluate achievement with timely interim and final performance evaluations and assign grades that reflect College policy and the achievement of course objectives as stated in the syllabus.
Provide academic advising, maintain regular office hours, and maintain overall accessibility to students, which necessitates flexibility in arranging out-of-class consultations to accommodate student needs.
Maintain instructional quality and effectiveness through constant and timely revisions of programs, courses, and course syllabi within assigned content area(s).
Maintain class records and submit required reports in a timely manner.
Develop new courses and select and recommend appropriate instructional materials and textbooks.
Serve on College committees.
Attend and otherwise participate in scheduled Department, Division, and College meetings and participate in graduation.
Maintain currency in content areas through appropriate professional development.
Participate in activities that enhance the College’s service to students and to the community.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in biology, or a closely related field (with at least 18 graduate hours in biology) is required.
Broad training in all areas of biology is preferred.
Must meet minimum SACSCOC criteria and the minimum criteria of other pertinent accrediting, licensing, and credentialing agencies in the area of teaching assignment.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Prior college teaching experience is preferred.
Community college teaching experience is preferred.
Experience in general biology or anatomy and physiology is preferred.
Experience with online teaching platforms, such as Blackboard, is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds.
Frequent standing, walking, stooping, and bending is required.
Exposure to typical elements associated with a biology lab environment.
The work environment can be stressful at times in dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines.
In addition to regular office hours, the position sometimes requires overtime and/or evening hours.
BENEFITS
Gaston College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our regular** employees.
**Please note: Temporary (part-time) employees do not earn benefits.
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