Job Duties
Richard Bland College (RBC) is a two-year, residential, liberal arts transfer institution that focuses on preparing students for transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. The College is a hidden gem located outside the Tri-Cities region-and its rural setting featuring 750+ acres of wetlands, bucolic forest, and the state's oldest and largest pecan grove.
Richard Bland College is accepting applications for its adjunct faculty pool in Biology. This pool provides a source of qualified instructors for potential teaching assignments as needed. Adjunct faculty may teach a range of Biology courses (lecture and/or lab), support interdisciplinary collaboration, advise students, and contribute to departmental initiatives under the direction of the Natural Sciences & Mathematics Department Chair.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
This position's major responsibilities include:
- Teaching Biology courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures
- Preparing and submitting timely grade reports and other reports on student performance, as required
- Organizing class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the courses
- Providing input and working with other faculty and staff to review, produce, and/or select course-related materials
Applications will remain active for up to two years and will be reviewed as instructional needs arise or until all positions are filled.
Minimum Qualifications
- A master's degree (or higher) in Biology from a regionally accredited college or university; or a M.S. degree in a closely-related field (e.g. anatomy, forensic science, environmental studies, etc.) with at least 18 graduate credit hours in biology
- Demonstrated knowledge of the subject area of instruction
- Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and instruction
- Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of first- and second-year college students
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and collaborative style
Additional Considerations
- Doctoral degree in Biology (or a closely related field)
- Demonstrated experience as a college faculty member
- Demonstrated experience implementing innovative education delivery techniques
