Instructor - Biology jobs in Orlando, FL

Job Summary

TITLE: Adjunct Biological Science
LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT: One Term
PAY RATE: Pay scale varies dependent upon level of education/degree.
CLASSIFICATION: Instructional
SUPERVISORS: Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chairs, Program Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and carries out instructional duties, which maximize learning by students.
• Supervises students in accordance with program procedures, academic, and course related concerns.
• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with department expectations.
• Assists with registration and/or recruitment when requested.
• Publishes complete syllabus to students by the first day classes begin.
• Attends all scheduled or called meetings by the President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Deans, or LSSC supervisor, unless excused by the administrator in charge.
• Teaches all classes for the full period as scheduled.
• Evaluates student progress and achievement with clear methods presented on course syllabus.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records.
• Submit grade reports and other required data on or before deadline dates.
• Resolve discipline problems within sphere of responsibility.
• Assist and counsel students as needed.
• Utilize material and technology necessary to accomplish designated tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional methods.
• Regularly examine content of assigned courses and recommend changes to LSSC supervisor if needed.
• Complies with appropriate administrative rules/regulations and Board Policy.
• Participate in an annual evaluation process as specified by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Maintain continuity of communication with students, community, faculty, staff, and supervisors through timely replies to meeting, phone, mail, and email requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Adhere to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards and practices.
• Ability to work various hours including nights, early morning and weekends.
• Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, or off campus, as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Education

• Transfer Credit Courses: Master's Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline.
• Developmental Education Credit Courses: Bachelor’s degree in teaching discipline or related area.

Lake-Sumter State College provides limited benefits for part-time employees, not including student employees, who work at least 20 hours per week.