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Job description
Job Description:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide classroom instruction in Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Principles of Biology I, General Biology, and other courses in the biological sciences as needed.
Fulfill contractional obligations for full instructional load during fall and spring semesters.
Instructional load each fall and spring semester will include teaching classes at the South Walton Center and at an additional location such as the Niceville Campus, and providing lab coordination at the South Walton Center.
Provide excellence in instruction within the Natural Sciences Department for undergraduate students, including online courses, as needed.
Assist in the development and evaluation of curriculum as appropriate.
Utilize approved textbook(s) and/or other instructional materials as approved.
Collaborate with administration, faculty, and staff to ensure student success.
Provide student guidance and support.
Engage in institutional service, professional development, and other duties as assigned by the Department Chair of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, the Dean of Arts and Sciences, and/or the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
As a part of the college's risk management tool, annual mandatory compliance training is required.
Assignments may be made at any location within the service territory and may require physical presence.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Lab courses planned for the academic year at the South Walton Center include: BSC 1085C Anatomy & Physiology I, BSC 1010C Principles of Biology I, and EVR 1001C Environmental Science. Three (3) credit hours of release time will be provided each fall and spring semester for lab coordination responsibilities at the South Walton Center. Lab coordination responsibilities will include the following: Transfer nonhazardous materials and supplies between the Niceville Campus and South Walton Center as needed.
Set up, clean and coordinate routine maintenance on all instruments and equipment in the South Walton Center science lab.
Maintain logs of safety equipment maintenance.
Coordinate disposal of hazardous waste at the South Walton Center.
Undergo mandatory hazardous waste training annually.
Manage material inventory.
Manage ordering of laboratory equipment and supplies as needed.
Maintain Safety and Data Sheet (SDS) files for all hazardous substances stored in the South Walton Center science lab.
Maintain biohazard waste records for the State of Florida.
Carry out periodic professional development to stay current with state regulations.
Benefits: Health insurance for employee and dependent coverage available.
College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
Paid sick leave accrual
Time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events
Requirements: Master's degree in biological science or closely related field or other master's with 18 graduate hours in biology or a closely related field or doctoral degree in professional programs such as M.D. or D.V.M.
Proficiency with teaching technologies, including lecture-capture software (e.g., Camtasia or Kaltura).
Demonstrated evidence of professional development growth through participation in continuing education and other related activities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: An earned doctorate in biological science or a closely related field with 18 graduate hours in biology or a closely-related field.
Post-secondary teaching experience.
Demonstrated success with online teaching.
All degrees must be from a regionally-accredited postsecondary institution. This full-time 9-month position is eligible for continuing contract status and is contingent upon board approval and funding.
Additional Information:
Classification: Nine-Month Instructional Personnel
Grant Funded: N
Location: All Campuses
FLSA Status: Exempt
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Application Instructions:
All sections of the application must be completed.
In addition to the application, please submit ALL of the following:
NWFSC Application.
Resume.
A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.
Copies of unofficial transcripts.
*After submitting your resume, the following page will allow you to upload additional documents. The maximum allowable size for uploading documents is 10 MB. Documents exceeding 10 MB must be scanned at a lower resolution or divided into separate pages to reduce file size.
If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.
Worksite address
niceville, FL, 32578, US
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