Teach Human Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology and/or General Biology courses as assigned by the Campus Directors and in keeping with the guidelines listed below, primarily at the McDonald County Instructional Center. On occasion, it may be necessary to schedule an evening class, a summer class, or an on-line class. Teach thirty credit hours per year, with overload available at various locations, as scheduled by the Instructional Center Director.
Essential
Job Duties
Instructional Responsibilities:
Learning is the key to human
growth and development. The primary function of faculty members at Crowder College is to help Crowder students
maximize their learning. In order to help our students be better learners,
faculty members are expected to:
1.
Teach a regular load of 15 hours per semester as
assigned by the Division Chair/Campus Director.
2.
Devote full time and energy to maximize student
learning outcomes.
3.
Plan and teach labs for assigned courses and
help with the smooth conduct of all life science labs by setting up and taking
down labs in a timely fashion and coordinating labs with other instructors.
4.
Coordinate with the Life Sciences division to
stock and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
5.
Continue learning through professional
development activities.
6.
Develop teaching methods for all modes of
delivery.
7.
Be role models for learning behavior.
8.
Include students in all facets of instruction,
guidance, and academic association.
9.
Maintain confidential relationships with respect
to student information.
10.
Respect student thought.
11.
Adhere to student abilities and competencies
listed in the institutional syllabi of courses taught.
12.
Develop and distribute course syllabi based on
the institutional syllabi. Copies should be submitted to the division chair and
director each semester.
13.
Return evaluated student exams and papers in a
timely fashion.
14.
Develop and utilize assessment instruments in
conjunction with department, division, and college assessment goals.
15.
Maintain grades and class status information.
16.
Submit required reports by deadlines.
17.
Meet classes at the listed times.
18.
Maintain regular office hours. Generally, that
would include 8-10 hours total per week, based upon course schedule and
location.
19.
Actively serve on institutional committees as
needed.
20.
Actively support college activities.
21.
Do faculty evaluations within prescribed
guidelines, including student evaluations of teaching.
22. Attend graduation ceremonies each fall and spring.
Non-Instructional Responsibilities:
1.
Student advisement and enrollment (major-related
and general education).
2.
Make recommendations regarding equipment and
supplies that will be needed in the program.
These recommendations will be made in cooperation with the other life
sciences instructors and will be given to the Division Chair and Campus
Director as part of the normal budgetary process at the college.
3.
Life Science Lab Coordinator
a.
Regularly inspect, maintain, and calibrate
laboratory equipment to ensure proper functionality or as recommended by the
manufacturer of the equipment.
b.
Keep an accurate inventory of laboratory
supplies, chemicals, and specimens.
c.
Coordinate the procurement of new equipment and
supplies as needed, adhering to budgetary constraints.
d.
Develop and enforce safety guidelines and
procedures to ensure a safe working environment for students, faculty, and
staff.
e.
Conduct regular safety inspections of laboratory
facilities and equipment, addressing any potential hazards promptly.
f.
Provide safety training to students and faculty
members, emphasizing proper handling of chemicals, biological materials, and
equipment.
g.
Collaborate with other faculty members at the
McDonald County Instructional Center to integrate laboratory activities
seamlessly with course objectives and learning outcomes.
h.
Assist faculty and staff in the development of
laboratory exercises, experiments, and demonstrations at the McDonald County
Instructional Center, that enhance student understanding of biological
concepts.
i.
Stay updated on advances in laboratory
techniques and technologies, incorporating relevant updates into laboratory
curriculum as appropriate.
j.
Maintain accurate records of laboratory activities,
including experiment protocols, safety data sheets, and equipment maintenance
logs.
k.
Prepare reports and documentation for regulatory
compliance and accreditation purposes.
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