Responsible for teaching courses and assessing learning outcomes in area of instruction. Assignments may include alternative delivery methods, evening courses, and multiple sites. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college. Location: Scott Community College
Required Qualification:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Biology or a Master's degree with at least 18 GSH in a combination of the qualifying fields that provide a foundation in the specific subject matter being taught – Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Botany, Environmental Sciences, Horticulture, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Science Education, Virology, Zoology.
OR: For Anatomy/Physiology Courses: Advanced degree to practice medicine with foundational graduate coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, such as D.O. (Osteopathic Medicine), D.D.S. (Dental Surgery), D.C.M. (Chiropractic Medicine), D.P.T. (Physical Therapy), D.V.M. (Veterinary Medicine), M.D. (Medicine), M.S.N. (Nursing), M.P.H. (Public Health), N.P. (Nurse Practitioner), P.A. (Physician Assistant) or M.S. in Kinesiology. Community college teaching experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to use a variety of technology-based instructional tools is highly preferred. Ability to teach in on-line and/or hybrid environments is desired.
Preferred Qualifications:
Availability to teach ON CAMPUS at our Scott Community College Belmont Location. Availability during day, Monday through Friday. Please specify times available when applying.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Teaching assignments may include varying delivery formats and methods.
Collaborate in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
Meet promptly with scheduled classes.
Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings unless excused by the Academic Dean.
Assure that student outcomes are achieved in each course.
Evaluate and record student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provide regular student feedback.
Maintain established office hours and meet with the students as necessary.
Refer students to Academic Support and Student Services as needed and meet recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
Serve as a student academic advisor.
Develop and administer assessment instruments to validate student outcome achievement.
Maintain accurate attendance, progress and grade records of all students.
Effectively plan and implement learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes.
Analyze results of planning and teaching and make appropriate revisions.
Assist college in the recruitment and retention of students.
Actively serve as a departmental team member in effecting change fostering continual educational improvement.
Maintain currency of professional skills to continually enhance instructional skills.
Regularly engage in professional learning activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
Is committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of students and internal/external stakeholders.
Complete other job duties unique to your area as assigned by the academic dean.
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges includes Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges. Stretched along the banks of the Mississippi River, the district covers all of Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine and Scott Counties, as well as parts of Cedar and Louisa Counties.
The district regularly boasts fall enrollments of more than 7,000 students in both Associate in Arts / College Transfer programs as well as more than 30 Career Technology options.