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College: BRCC

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: STEM, Transportation & Energy

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Salary: 

Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching
Provide learning experiences in accordance with students' needs and abilities
Create a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect for diversity
Make adequate preparation for the instructional process to ensure that course content is presented in a manner suitable for students with varying learning styles
Direct students not on the official class roster to the Office of Enrollment Management to correct enrollment problems, restricting attendance to officially
Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe and provide opportunities for student conferences either online, by phone, or through facetoface interactions
Be punctual with respect to class meetings and provide instruction for the entire class period
Notify academic program manager/department chair of absences and promptly provide course continuity plans
Utilize Canvas or other learning management systems as appropriate and required
Use instructional and technological resources such as the library, Digital Learning and Academic Support Center (DLASC), and computer technology as appropriate
Provide classroom instruction in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and federal harassment policies
Alert the department chair or academic program manager of any instances of academic dishonesty
Maintain a minimum of 10 office hours per week
Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
Assess learning outcomes and utilize results when planning and preparing future courses
Administer final examinations for students during the scheduled exam period
Participate in assigning course credit via prior learning assessment
Participate in the teaching evaluation process
II. Student Support and Advising
Discuss with counselors and other appropriate personnel any student problems which may require special attention
Advise students and perform special assigned duties related to the registration and retention of students
III. Curriculum Development
Develop, assess, and revise curricula in accordance with the policies and procedures upheld by the Faculty Senate Courses and Curricula committee
IV. Professional Development
Engage in approved professional development activities related to pedagogy, assessment, and academic area of expertise to enhance one's effectiveness in all aspects of teaching and course management
V. College Service
Participate in recruitment, advising, and registration events
Serve on college-wide committees and actively participate in committee activities throughout the term of service
VI. Administrative and Other Responsibilities
Adhere to professional standards of conduct
Promote the College's image in the community
Promote an atmosphere of collegiality within one's department and division
Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines
Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings
Collaborate with departmental and collegewide colleagues in the selection of library resources, software, textbooks, and classroom equipment
Attend college convocations and participate in commencement exercises (attired in appropriate academic regalia)
Participate in the annual faculty performance evaluation process
Participate in other duties as assigned

Required Education: Master's degree or higher in the teaching discipline OR Master's degree in any discipline with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline Biology

Required Experience: College level teaching experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

Preferred Education: PhD in Biology or related field

Preferred Experience: College level teaching experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. BRCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.