Biology Instructor - Adjunct Pool

Salary: $50.25 Hourly
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 24-006
Department: Instruction Central Campus
Opening Date: 01/22/2024
Closing Date: 12/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
SUMMARY
BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE maintains a vacancy pool of qualified faculty interested in temporary teaching positions as adjunct (part-time) instructors. Adjunct faculty are responsible for preparing and providing instruction for students in the classroom.
The Adjunct Biology Instructor position is responsible for preparing and teaching courses in biology and corresponding labs at Bates Technical College. This position reports directly to the Central Campus Dean of Instruction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES
Essential Functions:

• Teach assigned biology courses and provide high quality instruction in a variety of delivery methods, including face to face, web-enhanced, hybrid, and online.
• Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons for biology courses primarily BIOL& 160-General Biology with Lab, BIOL& 241 and 242-Anatomy & Physiology I and II, and BIOL& 260-Microbiology.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse population of colleagues and students.
• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved standardized syllabus.
• Support College student achievement practices, to ensure student retention, completion, and progression.
• Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.
• Respond to student questions on a timely basis.
• Provide individual and small group instruction to students in both a classroom and lab setting.
• Ensure that individual, lab, and small group instruction is based on best available education practices, meets standards for content, and is relevant to students' vocational career training at the college.
• Maintain student and curriculum records i.e. student progress and attendance, instructional syllabi, course curriculum and plans, and grades.
• Effectively use available technology resources to enhance student access to knowledge and information, and effectively use technology to deliver instructional content.
• Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications.
• Deliver classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and provide assistance in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
• Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.

Non-Essential/Other Functions:

• Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.
• Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression.
• Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students, and maintain student job placement records.
• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
• Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may be added with or without notice to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment:

• Once offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employee's suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.

• This position is required to work on campus and remote as needed

• This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by Bates Technical College local union.
• Following date of hire, all full-time faculty and all part-time faculty working two-thirds of a full-time load for more than three quarters (20 hours per week) must obtain Professional-Technical Education Certificate within 30 working days.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at a community or technical college or experience teaching college freshman/sophomore level students.
• Working experience with the CANVAS learning management system.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates' non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: For student matters, the Dean of Student Services at 253.680.7105, Downtown Campus A211. For employee matters, the Executive Director of Human Resources at 253.680.7180, Downtown Campus A326.
This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and/or modified without notice.
Position is part-time or reduced hours, which does not qualify for all benefits. Please contact HR@batestech.edu to verify benefits for the position you are interested in.
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Do you have a master's degree in Biology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

• Yes
• No

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Please briefly list any teaching experience you have and highlight any specific experience teaching at a community or technical college.
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Do you have administrative experience (not student experience) using the CANVAS learning management system?

• Yes
• No

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Please confirm that you understand that the following must be included and/or completed to be considered for this position:1. Cover Letter2. Resume3. References: You have provided at least three professional references including name, business name, current title, email address, and telephone number. 3. Unofficial Transcripts: Please include unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts that include degree received and confer date.4. Fully Completed Application: Please confirm that you fully understand that all fields on the application must contain your actual work history and education in order for your application to be fairly screened. If those areas are not completed, or you type "see resume," for example, your experience and/or education may not counted toward the minimum qualifications for this position and you may be screened out of the process.Do you understand the requirements listed above?

• Yes
• No

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