Fulltime Science (Biology) Instructor
Full-Time Instructor: Science (Biology)
College and Area Information
Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly skilled candidate to serve as a full-time science (Biology) faculty. This person will also work closely in a team environment with other Office of Instruction personnel who support the goals and objectives of the instructional programs and services of the college
Tillamook Bay Community College is located 85 miles west of Portland on the beautiful North Oregon Coast in Tillamook, Oregon. The county has a population of 26,000 and TBCC serves over 2,060 students per year.
Organizational Relationship
Reports to the Dean of General Education & Transfer.
General Statement
Under the direction of and in close collaboration with the Dean of General Education & Transfer, the successful faculty member will serve Tillamook Bay Community College by teaching a variety of science courses to ensure students learn and successfully complete their educational goals. Courses require the ability to teach advanced Biology, Anatomy & Physiology I, II, and III, as well as Cell Biology and/or Microbiology. Other course qualifications are a plus!
TBCC seeks a collegial, dynamic educator committed to creating an environment of active student learning while engaging in scholarly activity and service in accordance with the mission and goals of the department and college. In particular, we seek an expert in science (Biology) to take a leadership role in developing/teaching courses to help students under-prepared or at the college level in their coursework. The successful candidate must be able to act as a member of the team, have highly developed interpersonal skills, and have the ability to communicate with people at all levels. TBCC strives for equity and is committed to hiring and retaining diverse and dedicated faculty and staff who lead the way in helping our students expand their knowledge and potential.
Term of Employment
Annual: 1.0 FTE position; July 1 – June 30. Leave in accordance with current TBCC Policy 312 and corresponding regulations.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Effectively teach coursework in assigned discipline.
- Support student’s academic success through innovative teaching and support mechanisms.
- Serve as a representative of the instructional department to include participation on curriculum committee, faculty meetings, and faculty senate.
- Engage in assessment of programs, course, program and institutional learning outcomes.
- Use data for course/program/institutional improvement.
- Serve as a role model, and leader, for adjunct faculty and assist them with realizing learning outcomes and improving instruction/rigor.
Specific Responsibilities
- Teach coursework that may range from developmental education through transfer level courses following course learning outcome guidelines.
- Measures student progress, course progress, program progress and institution level progress and uses data to improve all.
- Meets all scheduled class periods and makes up any absences promptly. May be asked to fill in for adjunct faculty in emergency situations.
- Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes.
- Communicates objectives and expectations of each course through multiple modalities and checks for understanding (e.g. in person, syllabi, Moodle).
- Grades according to course objectives and reports students’ progress in a timely manner.
- Utilizes Moodle gradebook and Drop Out Detective to ensure student success.
- Integrates current teaching methods and technological changes and developments into curriculum and classroom presentations.
- Utilizes outcome-based learning principles.
- Uses institutional process (e.g. database) to collect and analyze information.
- Works with Librarian to familiarize students with the availability and use of reference materials and internet research in discipline.
- Engages in active teaching and field best practices utilizing innovation and creativity.
- Is not afraid to take risks, monitor implementation, assess and revise as needed.
- Supports diversity through inviting classroom and learning environment.
- Establishes, posts and maintains office hours and is accessible based on student need according to policy and procedure.
- Provides support to students outside of the classroom environment as needed (e.g. tutoring labs, studios, office hours).
- In conjunction with Student Services, assists with discipline related academic advising and retention efforts.
- Applies appropriately identified accommodations for students with differing abilities.
- Supports student activities.
- Serves as a focal point to support and facilitate communications with and between adjunct faculty in the instructional area.
- Performs peer course evaluations/observations and mentor new faculty in discipline.
- Works cooperatively across the college to help the college achieve its mission and goals.
- Utilizing expertise, provide input on subject area pre-requisites for all programs, courses and certificates.
- May serve as sponsor for dual credit instructors in high schools.
- Reviews library holdings related to discipline at least annually and recommends materials for purchase.
- Provides input and feedback on instructional and instruction related budgetary needs, and development.
- Provides feedback and input, when asked, on institutional and academic policies and procedures.
- Represents the instructional area and the college in local/state/consortia meetings as assigned.
- Participates annually in evaluation process according to policy and procedure.
- Maintains a positive, professional demeanor.
- Subject specific; Biology
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters in Biology
- Experience working in an educational environment and/or teaching at the college level.
- Minimum three years positive work history in higher education.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with an emphasis on Excel.
- An ability to teach a variety of undergraduate courses is required. Courses must include qualifications for biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and cell biology.
NOTE: Some travel may be required including professional meetings. Occasional evening or weekend work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree or graduate degree in Biology.
- Five years’ experience working in higher education.
- Applicants demonstrating expertise or experience in serving under-prepared students will be given preference.
- A genuine passion for teaching, scholarship and service is strongly desired.
- Knowledge of innovative and effective classroom teaching methods will also be appreciated.
- Knowledge or ability to speak Spanish.
- Applicants of color are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Requires people skills, ability to multitask, and a calm demeanor, with a knack for productive collaboration across functional areas.
- Strong writing skills.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a multi-tasking environment.
- Ability to carry out confidential tasks or manage situations with tact, sensitivity and discretion.
- High degree of professionalism and service orientation with respect to the quality of work and interaction with others.
- Flexible and able to coordinate multiple complex activities, set priorities and work independently under deadline with attention to detail.
- Ability to work in an environment where ambiguity is not uncommon and where development and implementation phases may occur simultaneously.
Compensation and Position Availability This is a 1.0 FTE position. Salary range is dependent on experience and education. Benefits are in accordance with Board Policy. Note that TBCC is a non-bargaining college.
Specific polices below apply (D417)
- Regular faculty
- Work a 173-day work year as specified by the annual Faculty Employment Agreement.
- A full-time work load for regular faculty consists of 15-16 instructional credit hours per term (45-48 annually).
- Regular faculty work a 40-hour work week, with a minimum of 30 hours on campus and includes; instructional credit hours, course preparation and grading hours, assessment, student learning improvement, office/student advising hours, curriculum/faculty meetings/hiring committees, and professional growth. Job responsibilities are outlined further in Administrative Rule D430.
- Initial Placement on the Salary Schedule
- Education (Horizontal Scale Placement)
- New faculty with a terminal degree and no-post secondary teaching experience in the field to be taught are initially placed on the terminal degree, Step 1.
- New faculty with a PhD or EdD and no-post secondary teaching experience in the field to be taught are initially placed on the PhD/EdD, Step 1.
- Education (Horizontal Scale Placement)
- Longevity Credit for Teaching Experience and CTE Experience Beyond Initial Step (Vertical Scale Placement)
- New faculty may receive additional credit for steps on the salary schedule beyond Step 1 upon presentation of approved and verified post-secondary teaching and/or CTE experience in the field to be taught. After initial placement on the salary schedule, applicable teaching or CTE experience may be credited for additional steps as follows: