Faculty, Biology / A&P

Description

This full-time, tenure track faculty member is responsible for teaching and evaluating students in anatomy and physiology lectures and laboratory settings in the STEM Division. The faculty member assists with decisions regarding instructional materials, participates in division and college-wide discussions and meetings, curriculum development and assessment, assists division with administrative and committee work, and fulfills other faculty responsibilities. Responsibilities may include assignments to support courses in related areas. Assignments may include instruction at the main and branch campuses.

Examples of Duties

• Provides college level instruction in biology (general and Anatomy & Physiology) lecture and laboratory courses and other related college-level courses, as needed.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot use of physiological data acquisition systems and perform organ dissections in laboratory settings.
• Possesses the capability to deliver online lessons to students.
• Develops and updates course syllabi and related materials to reflect contemporary scientific theory and research.
• Provides investigative laboratory experiences utilizing the scientific method.
• Collaborates with other faculty in the development of effective teaching / learning and retention strategies for students.
• Actively participates in the planning, implementation, evaluation and revision of the Science curriculum.
• Contributes to and / or generates reports and supportive materials for accrediting agencies.
• Provides student support by evaluating student progress and providing feedback, maintaining voice and email communication, referring students to appropriate support services, providing academic advice, maintaining office hours, maintaining appropriate academic and attendance records, and submitting final grades.
• Works with local high schools and transfer college partners to facilitate the growth of the STEM division programs.
• Implements the philosophy, mission, learning outcomes and objectives, curriculum, and policies of the College and the STEM Division.
• Maintains necessary academic records and submits records according to published deadlines.
• Demonstrates fairness and flexibility in interactions with a broad range of students by promoting and supporting the value of diversity and cultural sensitivity in all aspects of teaching and learning.
• Assists in the recommendation and acquisition of related instructional materials and supplies.
• Participates in a reasonable number of Divisional and College activities and committees which may include the College Assembly, the Faculty Senate, Academic Council, search committees, divisional committees, program assessment and review, college accreditation, Student Activities, STEM club, and the STEM Honors and Research Academy.
• Contributes to the community as a representative of the College.
• Maintains professional competence through continuous participation in scientific endeavors, continuing education, professional self-development, research, and grant writing relevant to faculty responsibilities.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

If certain conditions exist, this position requires you to have access to personal technological equipment and capabilities to perform your duties. Supplemental Information

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at Rowan College of South Jersey. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the College. For more information about RCSJ’s vaccine requirements, visit the RCSJ Coronavirus Updates website for the latest information.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.