Instructor - Biology jobs in New Orleans, LA

Instructor - Biology teaches courses in the discipline area of biology. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Instructor - Biology provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Instructor - Biology typically reports to a department head. Has a Master's degree or is a PhD candidate in the applicable field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate level and possesses the qualifications to participate in research. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Biology Instructor
  • Fletcher
  • Schriever, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job no: 493779
    Work type: Faculty Full-Time
    Location: Schriever, LA
    Categories: Academic Affairs, Science and Mathematics

    College: Fletcher

    Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

    Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month


    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission and values of the College.

    • Participate in committee activities within the department and at the campus and College levels.

    • Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and evaluation records in an acceptable grade book format and file these grade books (photocopies/print outs) with the registrar at the end of each semester; adhere to all time lines established by the college, particularly with respect to the submission of grade rosters, reporting non attendance of students, referring students for counseling, withdrawing students from classes for excessive absences, and responding to records inquiries and other communications about students in a timely manner.

    • Serve as academic advisor and participate in recruitment, registration, and retention activities for students in programs within the department, including referring students who are at risk of failure due to absences for advising or counseling. Faculty advisors are required to monitor students' progress in courses and provide timely feedback to aid academic success and to inform degree program coordinators regarding course offerings.

    • Perform registration assignments as scheduled by one's supervisor.

    • Create a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect.

    • Attend and provide meaningful instruction for all class sessions during the semester. Be punctual in class attendance and provide instruction for the complete class period. Make appropriate arrangements for necessary absences according to College policies.

    • Participate in professional development activities that enhance effectiveness, particularly with respect to teaching and student learning.

    • Make adequate preparation for the instructional process; incorporate strategies, and a variety of evaluation methods to accommodate students with varying learning styles and to ensure that course content is presented in a professional manner, with adequate opportunity for students to engage in dialogue about course content.

    • Collaborate with departmental colleagues regarding instruction and in the selection of library resources, software, and textbooks and in the development of master course syllabi.

    • Develop, distribute, and post to Course Management System as approved by department head within the first week of the semester course syllabi that are in accordance with approved master syllabi and which describe in detail the requirements of the course, attendance policy, assessment strategies, grading system, classroom policies, and other information as appropriate.

    • Develop and administer periodic tests, assignments, and informal classroom assessment (formative and summative) to monitor students' performances, to monitor instructional effectiveness, and administer final examinations during the scheduled exam periods.

    • Develop and update a mechanism for collecting data that aid in the assessment of program outcomes.

    • Monitor the enrollment of students in classes by directing students who are not officially enrolled to the appropriate office to correct enrollment problems and by restricting attendance to students who are officially enrolled.

    • Instruct students in the safe and proper use of equipment and supplies and in procedures for proper housekeeping and storage of materials.

    • Maximize the use of advanced technology, including the use of computers and related strategies, in the classroom or available learning centers as appropriate.


    • Provide classroom instruction in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, College harassment policies, and/or other legal requirements.

    • Obey and enforce College policies that prohibit the use of food in the classroom, smoking within college buildings, drugs and firearms on campus, and the destruction and misuse of all college property.

    • Participate in training sessions that familiarize the faculty member with instructional strategies, the institutional policies, databases, information systems, and software.

    • Assist students with information about job opportunities in the discipline or program, with certification or licensure information, and with information about articulated programs and course work at secondary and post secondary institutions.

    • Serve as a resource to students in the pursuit of employment or advanced educational opportunities, such as completing recommendations, and assist students in their pursuit of meaningful educational goals by staying informed and offering reliable, accurate information about programs and opportunities the College offers.

    • Attend meetings for the purpose of fulfilling assigned duties, participating in activities, sharing ideas and information, and working toward common department and College goals.

    • Be receptive to requests from colleagues, students, and administrators to serve in a voluntary capacity in such situations as coverage of a colleague's class on an emergency basis, application of expertise in tasks that serve the college, speaking engagements, college or program specific recruitment activities, serving as advisor to a student organization, developing new organizations, assisting in or supporting student activities, assisting at local conferences, or participating in fund raising activities.

    • Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors and utilize appropriate channels of communication within the College community concerning procedures and/or inquiries.

    • Be adaptable to schedule/load adjustments based upon enrollment and accountable for a forty hour workweek, including instructional responsibilities, planning, meetings, etc.

    • Represent the college in manner, appearance, and behavior that promote a positive image of the college within the community.

    • Participate in committee work either as working members or as chairs. From time to time, faculty members will be asked to participate on administrative committees, such as search committees, ad hoc committees, etc.

    • Engage in classroom research and in assessment of learning experiences of students both for immediate feedback for teachers and students and for long range improvement of courses, degree programs, and general education effectiveness.

    • Complete an equipment and furniture inventory during the spring semester.

    Required Education: A Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours) from a regionally accredited college or university. For this position, applicant must have Anatomy & Physiology credentials.


    Preferred Experience: Teaching experience in the teaching discipline at the college level or high school level preferred.


    Required KSAs: Candidates must have good instructional techniques; computer knowledge; student-centered attitude; and must be well organized.


    Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.


    About Us (Click here for more information)


    Location - Campuses are located in Houma, Schriever and Thibodaux, 50 miles southwest of New Orleans.


    Community

    The Houma, Schriever, Thibodaux community is famous for its Cajun food, charter boat fishing, swamps, Cajun music and dance halls. Also, it is well known for its birding trails, an exotic wildlife park, museums, Mardi Gras celebrations, medical facilities and more. The area is designated a retirement community and offers diversity and a rich culture. Residents take pride in their properties and that curb appeal adds to the richness of the community.


    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    The College, which includes all offices under its jurisdiction, reaffirms its policy for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) not to discriminate against or exclude from participation in any benefits or activities, any person, either an employee or a member of the student body, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, political affiliation, or other non-merit-based factors in any employment practice, in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Executive Order 11246; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

    Title IX (Click here for more information)


    Contact Us:

    hr@fletcher.edu

    (985) 448-7901

    Advertised: 08 Feb 2023 Central Standard Time
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Biology Instructor
  • DILLARD UNIVERSITY
  • Orleans, LA PART_TIME
  • Dillard University New Orleans, LouisianaDillard University, classified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a balanced Arts and Sciences sciences/ professions institution, located in the...
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Biology Teacher
  • New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy
  • Orleans, LA FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • NOMMA is seeking teaching applicants for the 2024-25 school year. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about collaborating with his or her department members and will be willing to meet students w...
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General Biology Tutor In Metairie
  • BuffTutor Network
  • Metairie, LA FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
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Instructor
  • DILLARD UNIVERSITY
  • Orleans, LA FULL_TIME
  • Mathematics FacultyDillard University, classified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a balanced arts and sciences/professions institution, located in the culturally rich and diverse cit...
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Biology - Professor of the Practice - Investigating Nature
  • Loyola University - New Orleans
  • Orleans, LA OTHER
  • As the first natural science course in the Loyola Core, Investigating Nature plays a critical role in introducing non-science majors to the process of science, increasing science literacy, and strengt...
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Fitness Trainer
  • Hawthorne Nola2 LLC
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Job Description Job Description Be fit. Change lives. Have fun. If you’re reading this, you’re probably a committed fitn...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fitness Trainer
  • Hawthorne Nola2 LLC
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Job Description Job Description Be fit. Change lives. Have fun. If you’re reading this, you’re probably a committed fitn...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fitness Trainer
  • Orangetheory Fitness Metairie
  • Metairie, LA
  • Job Description Job Description Be fit. Change lives. Have fun. If you’re reading this, you’re probably a committed fitn...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SUCCESS COACH
  • SON OF A SAINT
  • Metairie, LA
  • Job Description Job Description Role: Success Coach Organization: Son of a Saint About Us: Son of a Saint exists to enha...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Seasonal Licensed Healthcare Trainer
  • TTEC
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Bringing smiles is what we do at TTEC… for you and the customer. As a Learning and Development Trainer working remotely,...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Trainer
  • TTEC
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Be the spark that brightens days and ignite your career with TTEC's award-winning employment experience. As a Trainer wo...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Personal Trainer
  • Anytime Fitness - 803077
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits: Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development Benefits/...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Personal Development Coach - Remote
  • Life Balance Transition
  • New Orleans, LA
  • "Don't fear failure. Fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today." Michael Hyatt Are you currently nav...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Orleans (/ɔːrˈliːnz, ˈɔːrl(i)ənz/, locally /ˈɔːrlənz/; French: La Nouvelle-Orléans [la nuvɛlɔʁleɑ̃] (listen)) is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the southeastern region of the U.S. state of Louisiana. With an estimated population of 393,292 in 2017, it is the most populous city in Louisiana. A major port, New Orleans is considered an economic and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region of the United States. New Orleans is world-renowned for its distinct music, Creole cuisine, unique dialect, and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably ...
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Income Estimation for Instructor - Biology jobs
$43,418 to $73,642
New Orleans, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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Instructor - Biology in Gastonia, NC
The position of Adjunct Instructor is part-time, non-benefitted, and employed on a course-by-course basis without any obligation or promise of continued future employment and are provided competitive compensation.
January 19, 2020