SCF seeks employees looking to be a part of a culture of service excellence in the following position of Instructional Faculty, Anatomy and Physiology.
An instructional faculty member will be responsible for maintaining the highest academic standards in his/her particular discipline. The individual is expected to exercise professionalism and civility in all activities related to the role of academician, including those concerned with the various duties assigned, and any involvement with colleagues, peers, community and students.
NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College’s need to modify position requirements.
Initial Rank and Salary will be determined at the time of offer. Please note this is a grant-funded position.
The following essential job functions identify various types of work performed in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:
Teaches all courses as assigned.
Pursues innovative approaches to instructional delivery, including creative and effective uses of technology and online instruction.
Actively participates in the College’s sustainability practices and initiatives.
Embraces a multicultural environment and supports the College’s diversity initiatives.
Exhibits the willingness and ability to adapt to an environment of continuous growth and fast-paced change.
Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
Maintains attendance and punctuality.
Prepares, reviews, orders teaching materials, and updates course outlines and syllabi within College guidelines to meet class schedule requirements.
Meets all scheduled classes, and uses scheduled classroom time appropriately.
Demonstrates a professional attitude, philosophy, compassion and commitment that promotes student growth and learning.
Demonstrates commitment to the institutional mission, goals, and objectives.
Adheres to College Rules and Procedures, which reflect updated Federal, state, and local legislation/regulations and College policy that govern the educational process.
Maintains accurate student records for grading and attendance purposes, submitting grade reports within college deadlines.
Schedules and maintains office hours as assigned.
Attends departmental and other meetings as designated by the Department Chair or administrative official.
Assists with development, implementation, and evaluation of divisional and departmental program goals.
Assists with preparation of public relation materials pertaining to the department.
Serves on College committees to which elected or appointed.
During periods of planned absences, coordinates with the Department Chair of Coordinator for qualified substitute instructors and provides instructional materials, protocols, and directions to ensure consistent and sequential classroom instruction.
Performs various tasks as required by the Department Chair/Program Directors for the fulfillment of departmental responsibilities.
Promotes and maintains a healthy and safe educational and work environment, free from harassment and discrimination.
Participates in professional development activities. (Demonstrates professional growth and development by updating knowledge of subject matter and using effective and innovative teaching techniques.)
Develops, maintains and promotes a positive, respectful and civil atmosphere among colleagues and members of the college-wide community to advance the mission of the college.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the proper authority.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: Demonstrated teaching skills and subject knowledge, preferably at the community college level. Degree and credit hour requirements must be met in accordance with the criteria for accreditation of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Applicants must have at least 18 graduate semester hours in biology, botany, zoology or related biological science subfield + master’s degree.
or
a master’s degree with a major in biology, botany, zoology or a related biological science subfield.
or
a doctoral degree with a major in biology, botany, zoology or a related biological science subfield.
or
a doctor of chiropractic medicine, dental science, dental medicine, veterinary medicine, or medicine.
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Other Skills and Abilities:
Must demonstrate effective use of instructional technology and be familiar with current office hardware and software.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, use manual dexterity, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell, and life up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
