Instructor - Biology jobs in Alabama

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the division director, associate dean, and/or Dean, Instructional Affairs, the Instructor teaches students according to established policies and procedures to provide competent and effective classroom and laboratory instruction at varied times and places based on student demand.

POSTING DATE: MARCH 3, 2024

SALARY: Based on education and experience commensurate with Salary Schedule D-1 IA for 9 months (range: $45,676 - $92,513). Additional salary for summer employment (D1 IA for 3 months $14,102 - $28,612). Summer employment is contingent upon student enrollment and the needs of the College. Higher education could earn placement on a higher salary schedule.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: MAY 13, 2024

This position will be based initially at Wallace in Dothan, Alabama.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Instruction. Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.

• Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
• Displays an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
• Connects their subject matter with related fields.
• Teaches a course load appropriate to their field or discipline.
• Plans and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Employs appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Modifies, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Employs appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Modifies, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students' needs.
• Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Contributes to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• Evaluates and utilize classroom statistical data, course evaluations, and actual classroom success data.
• Incorporates core competencies into program or discipline content.
• Develops, updates, and posts course syllabi in a timely manner.
• Uses instructional time wisely to meet course objectives.
• Stays current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Student Learning. Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.

• Establishes meaningful learning student learning outcomes for courses/programs.
• Develops and explains methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Evaluates student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Returns student assignments and tests in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate records of student progress and submits final grade rosters each semester according to established deadlines.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
• Maintain action plans based on data to support constant and never-ending improvement in the instructional process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Support of College Policies and Procedures. Performs other department activities to ensure efficient, high quality services are provided to WCC.

• Teaches classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment as needed.
• Posts and maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation.
• Serves as faculty advisor within the current College advisement system.
• Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Substitutes for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
• Exercises stewardship of College facilities and materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities. Performs other department activities to ensure efficient, high quality services are provided to WCC.

• Serves on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
• Participates in meeting and events required by the college, division, and program administrators.
• Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators.
• Supports both part-time and full-time colleagues.
• Contributes to program and division curriculum development processes.
• Participates in graduation ceremonies.
• Provides attendance data as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs. Promote positive and productive relationships with service area businesses, industries, and agencies.

• Maintains familiarity with College goals, mission and long-range plans.
• Contributes to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
• Participates in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents.
• Performs professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the College, division, and program.
• Participates in the marketing, recruitment and retention of students, faculty and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Professional Development. Continue as competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies.

• Updates knowledge and skills in subject matter field and instructional abilities.
• Remains current in teaching discipline by one or more of the following methods:
  a. attending workshops, continuing education programs, practicums, and academic courses;
  b. engaging in individual self-study;
  c. actively participating in professional organizations.
• Sets professional goals for each rating period.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: College Expectations. Dependability, attendance, punctuality, and a commitment to do the job right are essential at all times.

• Reports to work on time, at appropriate workstation or department during all departmental/position scheduled work days and during all departmental/position scheduled work hours.
• Understands that failure to report for work and/or reporting late without prior approval are unacceptable practices and will result in disciplinary action.
• Performs a productive full day's work.
• Ensures that service to students and the general public is top priority.
• Demonstrates a considerate, friendly, respectful and constructive attitude toward fellow employees and students.
• Adheres to all College and System policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a least 18 graduate semester hours in Biology or biological related subfield is required.
• Experience incorporating multi-media instructional techniques into curricula, including instructional technology for web-based teaching and course management utilizing the Blackboard platform is preferred.
• Experience inspiring and facilitating learning with diverse student populations is preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. A complete application packet must be received no later than 2:00 pm, Monday, April 8, 2024. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Wallace Community College employment application
• Current Resume
• Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the minimum requirements.
• Appropriate transcript(s) identifying the applicant, institution, date degree conferred and verifying the applicant has received the minimum of a Master's degree with a least 18 graduate semester hours in Biology or biological related subfield. Transcripts may be unofficial for the application process but they must identify the applicant, institution, degree earned and the date the degree was conferred. (A copy of the diploma will not suffice). NOTE: If employed, official transcripts will be required at that time.
  

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT WALLACE COLLEGE (334-556-2519)

PLEASE NOTE:

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. If you need assistance scanning documents, please contact:

• WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAILED application materials.
• When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
• All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

If you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions, please contact:

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Wallace Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 556-2519.

Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

Annual Leave
Not applicable
(off between terms)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Contracted Work Days
175 fall and spring terms
54 summer term
Total for year: 229

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 12.59% (effective 10/01/22)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.44%(effective 10/01/22)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.59%(effective 10/01/22)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/18).

Duty Hours
(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
1/3 waived after 1st year
2/3 waived after 2nd year
3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.