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Biology Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares for and instructs college-level classes and laboratories in Biology, including, but not limited to: General Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, and Microbiology.

Prepare for and instruct courses for in-person or hybrid modalities.

Communicate expectations and establish clear grading criteria through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail, and other effective means of responsive and timely communication.

Provide timely feedback and support to students.

Maintain accurate records for course grades.

May participate in department and general faculty meetings as needed.

Maintain professional standards in interactions with the college community.

Comply with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; follow established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, student safety and health issues, and related administrative processes.

Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters of Science in Biology or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Previous teaching experience.

Effective oral, written, interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Familiarity with learning management system technology.

Commitment to fostering and supporting student success.

Working/interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

Experience teaching college biology courses.

Experience using CANVAS or other online course management technology as an instructor.

Demonstrated ability to communicate knowledge and skills both in oral and written form with students and colleagues.

Demonstrated ability to work well as a team member.

Community college work experience.

Interest in, and knowledge of, biology curriculum specific to allied health fields, such as nursing.

Demonstrated commitment to student success in classes composed of students with a wide range of abilities and backgrounds.