Adjunct Instructor Dual Credit-Biology

Job Summary

Galveston College is an innovative public post-secondary institution, which is dedicated to student success and teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and are primarily responsible for providing instruction in their assigned courses. Adjunct Faculty are also expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College.

Essential Functions:

• Teach Dual-Credit classes (Biology courses) to Ball High School students
• Demonstrates and applies a thorough and accurate knowledge of their teaching field and discipline;
• Maintains currency in subject matter through professional development;
• Meets all classes on-time as scheduled;
• Effectively employs teaching and learning strategies, including instructional technology when appropriate, to maximize student learning and to meet diverse students' needs;
• Regularly evaluates teaching methods and uses data to continually improve instructional effectiveness;
• Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments;
• Develops and uses evaluation methods, which fairly measures student progress toward outcomes;
• Communicate effectively with and provide feedback to students in a timely manner;
• Maintains accurate records of student progress;
• Submits final grade rosters and supporting documents according to established deadlines;
• Maintains familiarity with and adheres to College Policies and Procedures;
• Maintains accessibility to students and colleagues;
• Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program, division, and College procedures; Fosters and maintains effective working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors;
• Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees;
• Contributes to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all drills and training and being prepared to take action should a health or safety emergency occur;
• Requires the kind of teamwork, supervision, and personal interaction, that cannot be had in a home office situation; therefore, regular and predictable on-site attendance is a job requirement;
• Other duties as assigned.

Duties:

• Teach Dual-Credit classes (Biology courses) to Ball High School students

Required Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Biology

How to Apply (each of these four items must be completed)

• Complete and submit the Galveston College Application (Word doc below)
• Submit a resume
• Submit a cover letter
• Submit unofficial transcripts
• Please note, applicants must be Texas residents or willing to relocate. Galveston College is not registered for employment outside of the state of Texas.*