Biology Jobs in Alabama

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of an Instructor is planning, organization, and instruction of courses. Instructors will be assigned to teach at varied times and locations based on student demand; day, evening, or weekend in Alexander City, Childersburg, Talladega, Prattville, or at other sites in the traditional classroom or via distance learning.

SALARY: Commensurate with education and teaching experience according to Salary ScheduleD1-1A ($48,454 - $75,617) - 9 months. An additional summer contract may be available dependent upon enrollment ($14,959 - $23,388) - 3 months; ($63,413 - $99,005) - 12 months.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with all policies and guidelines as specified by the Alabama Community College System, Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, and Central Alabama Community College and applicable federal guidelines.
• Develops and maintains course syllabi, course competencies, assessments, and outlines.
• Plans, organizes, and instructs all levels of courses.
• Works with Dean of Academic Programs, Division Chair and faculty to develop, evaluate, and review curriculum.
• Recommends textbooks and other instructional materials including classroom and laboratory equipment to Division Chair.
• Collaborates with Academics and Student Support Divisions to promote student success and increase student program completion.
• Monitors and analyzes student and program outcome data to ensure continuous improvement in achievement and maintenance of student success rates.
• Tracks and records student daily attendance as required.
• Provides student advising.
• Collaborates with the office of Student Services regarding class roster to ensure accurate student registration reporting.
• Develops or assists with development of instructional semester schedule.
• Develops or assists with development of distance learning courses and/or Web based courses.
• Maintains appropriate office hours.
• Serves on divisional and institutional committees.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Prepares and submits departmental budgets and requisitions for all purchases.
• Possesses the ability to travel to all campuses, meetings, and educational offerings.
• Performs other duties as assigned that relate to the position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (18 graduate semester or 27 graduate quarter hours in teaching discipline area is required).
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Competency in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom and willingness to develop and teach web-based courses is required.
• Proficiency in English language is required.
• Prior teaching experience in assigned discipline area is strongly preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is complete and all required documentation is attached. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.

A complete application consists of the following:

1. Completed Central Alabama Community College online application.

2. Current resume.

3. College transcripts (copies will be accepted; if employed, it is the responsibility of the employee to furnish official transcripts to CACC). Transcripts must provide degree and date degree was awarded.

Applicants must travel at their own expense. Central Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

The College reserves the right not to fill the position in the event of budgetary or operational constraints. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right not to fill the position in the event of budgetary or operational constraints. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Central Alabama Community College from the institution(s) granting credits.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Central Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding the position.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Central Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post-secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Central Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Central Alabama Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.