Assistant Professor-Biology- Samaritan College

Overview

Full Time

Assistant Professor
- Biology

Job Overview:
This position is primarily responsible for the instruction of students in the general education program; responsible for classroom and laboratory teaching activities in assigned course. It supports an outcomes-based learning centered culture through continued professional development for improvement of self and the college in alignment with the College’s learning-centered values and goals. Reports to and operates under the direction and supervision of the Department Chair.

• Master s Degree in a field related to the course discipline
• Provide evidence of recognized professional competence
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Must have either proven or presumptive scholarship in subject matter field
• 3-4 years experience in Education
• 2-3 years experience Teaching faculty will have at least 24 months of sufficient diversified professional experience to support effective teaching

• Participates in the planning and implementation of the course, and reviews and revises content as necessary. Selects audiovisual materials, references and other appropriate resources to facilitate learning. Prepares, administers and analyzes evaluation methods. Coordinates learning experience with appropriate clinical staff. Consults with area Department Chair. Attends course meetings.
• Presents in an organized manner. Develops presentation to encompass new concepts, principles, term and clinical application. Presents in an expressive manner encouraging student contributions. Uses a variety of teaching strategies. Implements ongoing assessment of student learning.
• Evaluates student achievement of expected learning behaviors. Provides verbal/written feedback.
• Supports college operations. Participates in systematic plans of evaluation. Participates in the advisory role for student learning. Attends college functions. Supports college goals. Serves as a member of a committee, sub-committee or task force in addition to College Assembly. Attends college educational programs.

• Climbing - Rarely
• Hearing:
  Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds - Frequently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
• Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Occasionally
• Pulling - Rarely
• Pushing - Rarely
• Reaching - Rarely
• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Rarely
• Talking - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Occasionally
• Visual Acuity:
  Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity:
  Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

Tri Health SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors:
At Tri Health, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL Tri Health team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

• Serve: ALWAYS
  … Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying  hello ;
  Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist;
  Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
• Excel: ALWAYS
  … Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer s expectations have not been met;
  Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators);
  Work on improving quality, safety, and service
• Respect: ALWAYS
  … Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences;
  Respect everyone s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role;
  Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests
• Value: ALWAYS
  … Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating;
  Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe;
  Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste
• Engage: ALWAYS
  … Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions;
  Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community