The faculty member will teach lectures and labs in human anatomy & physiology, including dual credit sections offered in partnership with area high school districts. Courses are offered during the day, evening, and/or online. Other responsibilities include assessment, course development, service activities, campus engagement, and professional development. Mentoring undergraduate students in research projects is encouraged.
Essential Functions
- Teach a combination of anatomy and physiology lectures and labs courses to fulfill a standard full-time instructional load equivalent to 15 lecture equivalent hours (15 LEH) each Fall and Spring semester; may be assigned additional biology courses (e.g., environmental or general biology) as needed based on departmental demand and instructor qualifications
- Teach dual credit sections of human anatomy & physiology in partnership with area high school districts; instruction may occur on high school campuses, at Midland College, or online
- Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum
- Recommend textbooks and instructional materials to be used in the instructional program
- Be available to students through office hours, effective use of Canvas, and electronic communication
- Identify students who are at risk for course failure and employ early interventions to promote student success
- Assist the Program Chair in scheduling and staffing all biology lectures and lab classes
- Assist with the development of departmental goals and objectives
- Coordinate with appropriate Midland College personnel to recruit new biology and work to increase enrollment in the Biology Department
- Serve on departmental, division, and college-wide committees as requested
- Help to orient new full-time and part-time faculty
- Stay current with trends and innovations in the field: maintain professional status through organizational memberships, advanced study, publication, and/or community-related service
- Maintain academic records as required by the college, accreditation agencies, and law
- Fulfill faculty roles and responsibilities as outlined in Midland College Policy and Administrative Regulations as published in the Employee and Faculty Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology or related field
- General classroom instruction and experience working or teaching in a lab
- Commitment to student success, early intervention and academic support practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
- College level teaching experience in lecture and lab settings
- Demonstrated ability to work with students of varying academic preparedness, backgrounds, and age groups
- Experience teaching or working with high school aged students or dual credit populations
- Proficiency with a Learning Management System (Canvas preferred)
- Ability to teach effectively in face-to-face, online, hybrid and/or hyflex course formats
Physical Demands
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
- The person in this position needs to move to other locations on campus
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- Frequently moves boxes or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
- Office, classroom, and laboratory setting
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- The person in this position frequently communicates with others verbally and electronically; must be able to exchange accurate information
Midland College Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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