To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

 Pay is $1,304 per credit hour.  

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 

Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center is seeking a part-time Biology faculty member to teach BIO-154 Human Biology. We are looking for a dynamic and student-centered instructor to teach the following section:

BIO-154 Human Biology

Tuesday/Thursday

7:30 – 9:00 AM

January 13^th – May 4^th 

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:  

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. 
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and accountability for our actions.  
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.  
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.  
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.  

• Effectively organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses in accordance with established and/or developed syllabus for Human Biology. 
  1. Curriculum includes the following course outcomes: 
     • Apply to the study of human biology the fundamental biological concepts of homeostasis, evolution, information flow, structure and function, transformation of energy and matter, and systems. 
     • Address scientific questions using quantitative approaches and critical reasoning, including developing hypotheses, analyzing data, and interpreting results. 
     • Critically evaluate scientific sources related to human health.
     • Demonstrate effective communication of scientific knowledge. 
• Effectively organize and prepare learning activities for the course in accordance with the established syllabus. 
• Evaluate, record, and share student performance and progress on a regular basis and provide students with timely feedback. 
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
• Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.  
• Check rosters to ensure that students in your section are registered for your section.
• Respond to students and to their work in a civil and timely fashion.
• Report midterm grades and final grades accurately and by the published deadlines.
• Respond to staff and administrative communications about individual students.
• Attend to your Kirkwood email each weekday.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.  

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

The position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work.  Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. 

• Master's degree with a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours in related biological sciences from an accredited institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Experience, knowledge, and/or training in multiple areas of biology (including but not limited to anatomy & physiology, microbiology) desired.    
• Successful teaching experience- preferably at the college level desired.  

EEO/AA STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572,equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone:(303) 844-5695FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email:OCR.Denver@ed.gov.
 
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
 
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.