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Professor of Biology (Two Vacancies)
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A Biology Professor teaches foundational biology ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the biology curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$88,030 / year median in South Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
The Professor of Biology Promotes student learning by communicating course content through a variety of teaching strategies, facilitating student engagement across all learning environments ( on-campus, online or virtual), teaching metacognitive awareness and the skills needed for life-long learning, and using the learning management system (LMS) and other technologies to enhance instruction; aligns activities and assessments with course objectives and student learning outcomes; provides timely feedback that promotes continuous improvement; uses student evaluations for ongoing self-assessment and instructional improvement; and adheres to accepted standards of professional behavior, civility and service excellence. Designs courses/curricula that align with student learning outcomes; evaluates effectiveness of course materials and teaching strategies for continuous improvement and currency; adheres to department guidelines and college policies outlined in course syllabi; uses approved template to create an individualized syllabus for each course and posts it on the learning management system at the beginning of the semester; establishes and maintains a semester schedule of activities; records current attendance and grades in the LMS; conforms to all state and federal laws pertaining to students' rights in higher education; and meets all department and college deadlines. Master of Science in Biology or a Master of Science degree in a related field plus 18 graduate semester hours in Biology. Doctoral degree in Biology or Biological Sciences At least two (2) years of experience teaching college Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, or Microbiology lectures and labs. Demonstrated experience in teaching diverse student populations at a two-year college.