Biology Instructor

TITLE

Biology (BIO) Instructor 

CATEGORY

Education Division  

DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Biology (BIO) Instructor

Reports To: Academic Dean

Status: Full-time/ Regular/ Exempt

Salary: $47,701 – 77,817 (DOE)

SUMMARY: The Biology Faculty Member will be responsible for teaching courses in human anatomy and physiology and general biology in a tribal community college setting. Teaching assignments may include evening classes with in-person, hybrid, and online format.  The successful candidate will be expected to design curriculum, participate in student assessment, engage in professional development, committee work, advising of students, and other faculty activities. The instructor will support the T-So:son (Our Core Values) including T-Wohocudadag – Our Beliefs, T-Apedag – Our Well-Being, T-Pi:k Elida – Our Deepest Respect and I-We:mta – Working Together.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

▪          Instruct students in online asynchronous, online synchronous via Zoom, and in a classroom setting in an assigned area of responsibility, (15 semester hour teaching load each semester);

▪          Ensure applicable core competencies are addressed; develops courses and course syllabi; plans, teaches, observes; grade assignments completed by students; and evaluate overall student performance;

▪          Implement student-centered pedagogy and maintain focus on student learning outcomes;

▪          Develop, implement and integrate Tohono O’odham culture in the curriculum;

▪          Maintain office hours and participate in college committee and service activities;

▪          Maintain currency in the discipline and in new and/or revised pedagogies and educational philosophies;

▪          May assist in the preparation of schedules and course offerings;

▪          Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

▪          Master’s degree in Biology or related field, or masters in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field;

▪          Experience with multimedia presentation and online course development and teaching;

▪          Three to five years of experience teaching anatomy and physiology and general biology in an academic environment.

▪          Experience in curriculum development.

▪          Demonstrated commitment to student success.

▪          Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Consideration May Be Given To Individuals with the Following Qualifications:

▪          Ph.D. in the teaching field.

▪          Ability to set up and manage biology labs.

▪          Ability to speak and understand O’odham and/or Spanish.

▪          Knowledge and understanding of the historical and contemporary issues facing Native peoples.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

▪          Valid Arizona Driver’s license with no DUI's or major traffic offenses within the past two years.

▪          Must successfully pass a background check and fingerprint clearance.

KNOWLEDGE:

▪          Instructional methodologies;

▪          Adult learning theory;

▪          Research methods;

▪          Student evaluation methods;

▪          Principles in assigned academic area;

▪          Advising processes and practices;

▪          Curriculum development.

SKILLS:

▪          Conducting research;

▪          Evaluating student performance;

▪          Instructing students;

▪          Creating collateral materials for class sessions;

▪          Advising students;

▪          Grant writing;

▪          Working with Native American students;

▪          Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

TOCC is a tribal college located on the Tohono O'odham Nation, 60 miles west of Tucson. The BIO Instructor will work closely with members of the Tohono O'odham Nation and other Tribal Nations within a multicultural setting.  

BENEFITS

The College offers a comprehensive benefit package and 401(k).  

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Tohono O'odham Community College (TOCC) is a two-year college for individuals from all walks of life who want to further their education. TOCC primarily serves the residents of the Tohono O'odham Nation, but anyone pursuing a higher education is welcome to attend. TOCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
 

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.