Biology Instructor

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:

The Instructor is responsible for the success of the total teaching/learning process within the assigned classroom, laboratory, shop, or other learning environment. The Instructor is the primary position of employment at Clarendon College, because instruction is the College's primary function. The Instructor position determines the overall level of institutional productivity and quality, and all other positions at the College exist to support it. The Instructor is supervised by the Program Coordinator, the Division Director, and the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and has the primary responsibility in academic matters for the content, quality, and effectiveness of the curriculum and further has opportunity to participate in institutional governance and influence institutional policy and practice through the role of Instructor and regular committee assignments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO POSITION:

The Biology Instructor could be responsible for classes taught on multiple Clarendon College campuses that could include Clarendon, Pampa, Childress, online, dual credit, through ITV, or in a TDCJ unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform and carry out the teaching assignment in an effective and efficient manner.
2. Establish and maintain appropriate office hours.
3. Work on institutional standing and ad hoc committees, as assigned.
4. Work individually and collaboratively with others to recruit new students and work to retain current students.
5. Remain current in the teaching discipline through professional development activities: maintain familiarity with recent publications and journals in the teaching discipline; and, participate in local, state, or national professional societies and meetings where appropriate.
6. Support college activities and special events through attendance, and participation, including advising of a campus club(s), team, and/or other activities.
7. Assist in advising and registration, as assigned.
8. Participate in program area, division, and college faculty meetings; provide input on open educational resource adoption, program planning and evaluation, budgets, and the selection of supplies and equipment.
9. Use the funds of the institution allocated to the budget of the department or to a special project in an effective and efficient manner.
10. Complete annual core curriculum assessment for each section of each course taught from the core curriculum and submit appropriate files and documentation to the Program Coordinator.
11. Comply with all College policies, rules, and regulations.
12. Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and/or the President.
13. Master's degree required.
14. Prior teaching experience is preferred.