Instructor - Biology jobs in Bradenton, FL

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Job Summary

An instructional faculty member will be responsible for maintaining the highest academic standards in his/her particular discipline. The individual is expected to exercise professionalism and civility in all activities related to the role of academician, including those concerned with the various duties assigned, and any involvement with colleagues, peers, community and students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following essential job functions identify various types of work performed in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

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  Teaches all courses as assigned.
• Pursues innovative approaches to instructional delivery, including creative and effective uses of technology and online instruction.
• Actively participates in the College’s sustainability practices and initiatives.
• Embraces a multicultural environment and supports the College’s diversity initiatives.
• Exhibits the willingness and ability to adapt to an environment of continuous growth and fast-paced change.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality.
• Prepares, reviews, orders teaching materials, and updates course outlines and syllabi within College guidelines to meet class schedule requirements.
• Meets all scheduled classes, and uses scheduled classroom time appropriately.
• Demonstrates a professional attitude, philosophy, compassion and commitment that promotes student growth and learning.
• Demonstrates commitment to the institutional mission, goals, and objectives.
• Adheres to College Rules and Procedures, which reflect updated Federal, state, and local legislation/regulations and College policy that govern the educational process.
• Maintains accurate student records for grading and attendance purposes, submitting grade reports within college deadlines.
• Schedules and maintains office hours as assigned.
• Attends departmental and other meetings as designated by the Department Chair or administrative official.
• Assists with development, implementation, and evaluation of divisional and departmental program goals.
• Assists with preparation of public relation materials pertaining to the department.
• Serves on College committees to which elected or appointed.
• During periods of planned absences, coordinates with the Department Chair of Coordinator for qualified substitute instructors and provides instructional materials, protocols, and directions to ensure consistent and sequential classroom instruction.
• Performs various tasks as required by the Department Chair/Program Directors for the fulfillment of departmental responsibilities.
• Promotes and maintains a healthy and safe educational and work environment, free from harassment and discrimination.
• Participates in professional development activities. (Demonstrates professional growth and development by updating knowledge of subject matter and using effective and innovative teaching techniques.)
• Develops, maintains and promotes a positive, respectful and civil atmosphere among colleagues and members of the college-wide community to advance the mission of the college.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the proper authority.

Job Qualifications

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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  Education/Experience:

• Other Skills and Abilities:

Supplemental Information

In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:

Mission and Goals: Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College’s mission and goals.

Service Excellence: All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed:

Pre-Employment Screenings:

Requires successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks.

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.