Job Description

Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be a part of the instructional team for Biology/Zoology 101: Animal Biology. This is a large enrollment, 3-credit undergraduate course providing students with general biological principles. Topics include: evolution, ecology, animal behavior, cell structure and function, genetics and molecular genetics and the physiology of a variety of organ systems emphasizing function in humans. The successful candidate will:
- Manage the course's Help Desk and develop and provide supplemental study materials and instruction to students seeking to improve their academic success.
- Assess the effectiveness of the instructional and academic support materials through course grade and learning outcome analyses.
- Collaborate with Learning Support Organizations on campus by training their tutors for Biology/Zoology 101.
- Present a report on course efforts for student success at the end of each semester.
- Support course by addressing student questions, managing exams, and working with students who need accommodations.
- Collaborate and support developing proposals for improvement of student success.

This position is available for spring semester 2025 (1/2/2025-5/18/2025) and fall semester 2025 (8/18/2025-12/31/2025).

Responsibilities:
Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.
20% Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline
20% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
20% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques
25% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
5% Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs
5% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
5% May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques
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Education:
Required
Master's Degree in any field in biological sciences.

Qualifications:
Experience with learning management software such as Canvas, previous course management and teaching experience at the college/university level, and experience with improving academic success in large enrollment courses are preferred.