Biology

Maricopa Community College district
long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Glendale
Dec 14, 2024
Biology Job ID: 320897 Location: Glendale Community College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $51,774 - $99,672 / annually, DOE Work Calendar 9 Months Maricopa Summary Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year? Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States? Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges! About Us What's Currently Happening at Maricopa Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program). Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance One of the largest community college systems in the country 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers Benefits The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community. Benefits & Perks Options: 16 paid observed holidays Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance) Paid, sick, and personal time (if applicable) Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff) Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents Flexible work schedules Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program: Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Diabetes Empowerment Education Program Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more Pre-Retirement Event Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying). 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!) Job Summary Looking for talented faculty who want to create impactful learning experience for our students! GCC is interested in those who embrace our mission to serve, who are committed to professional growth, and who want to put our students first in a future of change and innovation. Provides in-person, evidence-based instruction in 200-Level Human Anatomy and Physiology courses for students preparing for biology programs, nursing and other healthcare-related programs. Teaching assignments may include other biology classes as needed. The individual will be asked to teach "in-person" lectures and labs and coordinate lab activities with other residential faculty, adjunct faculty and the laboratory staff. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, or weekend classes at the main or north campus. Must be committed to teaching a diverse population of students, effectively assessing student learning, and adjusting instruction/remediating as appropriate. Essential Functions Oversees and instructs a diverse population of students in the classroom and lab settings with a focus on academic standards, equity and student success; develops syllabi and course materials for lecture and lab aligned with approved course competencies, evaluates knowledge of subjects taught, monitors students' academic progress and addresses gaps in student learning, participates in course and college level assessment activities, completes assessment reports, and uses data to refine instructional design for student success, prepares and grades exams, quizzes, and practical exams, provides timely personalized feedback to students, creates and maintains Canvas sites for classes, and submits students' finals grades and required attendance documentation to the registrar in compliance with deadlines Continues to enhance knowledge of the subject matter taught and individual skills required to remain current with developments in the field; professional development activities may include attendance at conferences, courses, seminars, and/or workshops. Maintains office hours as outlined in the Residential Faculty Agreement Collaborates with colleagues on course and program improvement. Participates in department meetings and college meetings or initiatives, required compliance trainings, committee work, and other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications The following disciplines meet the requirements to teach in this field: A. Master's degree or higher in a biology discipline. Biology (biological sciences, life sciences, BIO) is a basic research lab science discipline such as cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, anatomy, microbiology, marine biology, zoology, botany, ecology, developmental, evolutionary, neurobiology, and other disciplines or subfields approved by the Biology Instructional Council OR B. Master's degree or higher in an applied biology discipline. Applied biology includes public health (epidemiology, nutrition, environmental health, biostatistics), bioengineering, biotechnology, environmental science, conservation biology, wildlife management, exercise physiology, pathology, nutrition science, and other applied biology disciplines or subfields approved by the Biology Instructional Council. OR C. Master's degree or higher in medicine or health care including graduate or professional degrees such as MD, DO, DDS/DMD, DPM, DVM, PA, DPT, DC, ND, MBChB or MBBS, and other health care-related disciplines approved by the Biology Instructional Council. Requires transcript evaluation by the hiring committee. OR D. Master's degree or higher in biology education, science education or secondary education with 18 semester graduate credits in biology and/or applied biology courses (see criteria A and B). The required 18 credits of graduate coursework may include up to 6 semester hours of science teaching methods courses. Requires transcript evaluation by the hiring committee. Desired Qualifications A. Experience teaching 200-level, in-person (face-to-face) Anatomy and Physiology lectures and labs. B. Experience teaching undergraduate, in-person (face-to-face) lectures and labs in other fields of biology. C. Evidence of scholarly work including publications, presentations, involvement in professional organizations, and/or other scholarly activities. D. Advanced degree in an evidence-based biology discipline that required a research-based dissertation or thesis. Special Working Conditions Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations May require numerous evenings or weekends May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs How to Apply Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. If your master's degree is not in the teaching field, then please list the 18 graduate semester hours completed in the teaching field in your application materials. MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked or load) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. Posting Close Date Apply on or before Tuesday, January 21, 2025 to be considered. EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=320897&PostingSeq=1 jeid-6c31a5227dc7c649ae92f6b0464b85f9