About the position
Sustain high quality teaching performance in Biology including appropriate course loads. This load may include seated, hybrid, and online classes with day and evening course assignments which may include courses at any campus location or at any area high school. The Blue Ridge team is excited by every opportunity to be creative, innovative, and engaging. We do this by working alongside our staff to ensure we provide a modern, technologically advanced institution for the community. We are here to support our Students to ensure they reach their highest potential. Our team engages with the community to ensure that we are consistently meeting standards and then rising above them. Guiding students along their educational journey is our calling and we are looking for like-minded teammates to help us serve our community. Whether a student is entering the workforce for the first time, entering a new profession, or just expanding their knowledge, we are here to provide the necessary tools to accomplish all their goals. Working together, no elevation is too high, and no summit is unreachable.
Responsibilities
- Perform record keeping functions in the areas of attendance and student performance, including student learning outcomes, in an accurate and timely manner.
- Advise students in AA, AS degree programs.
- Maintain mastery and currency in the Biology field.
- Maintain safe and orderly laboratory spaces, and ensure the proper maintenance and usage of laboratory equipment.
- Maintain laboratory supply inventory and work with Dean of Arts and Sciences and other biology faculty members to ensure adequate supplies are available for all biology courses.
- Market, recruit, and retain students in all college transfer programs.
- Ensure compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.
- Participate in a wide variety of extra-curricula committee and campus support functions to include: scholarships, grants, campus marketing, accreditation, inter-institutional and system cooperative programs.
- Program planning and support of Institutional Effectiveness plan.
- Maintain positive working relationships with all college employees while at the same time demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must have Master of Science degree in Biology or a master's degree in a closely related field with 18 graduate hours in Biology.
- Previous teaching experience and the proven ability to work in an environment in which change is a highly valued cultural characteristic is required.
- A minimum of two years teaching experience is preferred.
- Must be able to demonstrate through education and/or experience the skills necessary to teach developmental and curriculum level General Biology, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology.
Nice-to-haves
- Strong personal and professional integrity, work-ethic and a commitment to safety.
- Student-centered mindset.
- Solution-centered mindset, works well in a team setting.
- Team player who contributes to a positive environment and a department workplace emphasizing institutional core values.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite or similar products, database systems, College email and website, and other computer applications associated with the position.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with community organizations, high school partners, college staff, and the general public.
- Flexible schedule- is available in the evenings and on weekends as needed.
