What position does this position report to? Department Chair of Biology
What position(s) reports to this position? None
Minimum Education/Experience
Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Biological Sciences.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.
Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software.
Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as MineOnline and Moodle).
Organization and attention to detail.
Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system.
Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.
Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.
Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts.
Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.
Be available for office hours and provide means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office.
Must be punctual.
Must be reliable.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Medium work: This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom and lab area to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
None
Work Hours: Day, evening, or weekend Locations: OCCC campus, concurrent sites, and/or online as required by section assignment.
Department: Division of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Open Until Filled: No
HR Contact: Rose Sanchez
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the following required documents: Cover letter, resume and transcript conferring master's degree and 18 hours of required credit coursework. Please note these graduate hours must be in biology or a related field; education and administration graduate hours are not sufficient.
Applicants not attaching the required documents will not be considered for the position.
Applicants may seek assistance by calling the Human Resources Department at 405.682.7542.
Job Duties (Position Specific)
An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/director agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.
Teach both lecture and laboratory sections in one or more of the following: Anatomy and Physiology; Majors General Biology; Non-Majors General Biology; Human Physiology; Microbiology; Nutrition; Zoology.
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