Anatomy & Physiology Instructor

Position: Anatomy & Physiology Instructor - 10 Months
JOB INFORMATION

As a member of the Biology program serving a diverse community, this full-time faculty member will be responsible for teaching biology courses that reflect equity and inclusion while meeting course and programmatic outcomes.

Responsibilities of this position will include teaching assignments at Chemeketa Outreach Centers, at the discretion of the  collaboration with current program members, new faculty will continue the program's efforts to bring experiential and lifelong learning to a diverse group of students.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.

* Unofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Program Responsibilities

* Maintains timely communication with college program and supervisor

* Stays current on program goals, processes and outcomes

* Participates in program assessment and college accreditation

Instruction

* Teaches classes as assigned, following current approved course outlines

* Meets during scheduled class times

* Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes/labs according to program expectations

* Provides students with class syllabi

* Delivers course content using appropriate methods for student needs and program curriculum

* Delivers instruction in a variety of modalities to meet program and student needs including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online

Teaching and Learning Values

* Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness

* Encourages creative and critical thinking

* Engages participants in an active learning process

* Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches lives

* Encourages student responsibility for learning

* Promotes learning as a lifelong process

Institutional Expectations

* Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds

* Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success

* Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions

* Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position.

Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree (MS) in Biology or closely related biology field

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- Master's of Science (MS) in Biology-related field, with at least 24 quarter credit hours of graduate-level coursework in biology, including graduate-level research (lab or field-based)

Core Competencies

* Demonstrable experience providing culturally responsive instruction

* Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience teaching in a variety of modalities including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online

* PhD in Biology or closely related biology field

* Strong background in mammalian anatomy, physiology, microbiology or related fields

* Experience teaching at the community college level

* Experience using active learning in a higher education setting

* Experience or training in current biology issues

* Experience working with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds

* Bilingual English/Spanish

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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