Biology Instructor - Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

On-Site; First Shift.

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a healthcare-focused institution committed to excellence in health professions education. Located on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, North Carolina, the college offers a wide range of associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in healthcare.

Facilitates educational experiences to enhance student learning; teaches, advises students; curriculum development; student retention; active committee involvement; professional development; participates in budget and institutional effectiveness processes; services to the greater community. Instructors must demonstrate potential for advancement to the next rank.

• →Work closely with the program chair to review and update the curriculum to be relevant.
• →Teach and facilitate student learning; teaching activities may occur online or face-to-face in a classroom, clinical, lab, or fieldwork setting.
• →Build degree programs that embodies coherent courses of study and allows students to progressively build upon and integrate their knowledge and skills.
• →Develop knowledge of pedagogy, academic discipline, and as appropriate, clinical profession including scholarship activities.
• →Contribute to the improvement of the College community through service to the College and broader community.

The position will include both teaching and lab management/preparation responsibilities, with approximately 75% of the annual workload dedicated to teaching and 25% to lab management and preparation for the labs offered annually (this could vary annually based on departmental needs). 

• Demonstrated high level of competence in teaching and related activities.
• Master's Degree in Biology or Degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in the discipline required.

• 2 years of teaching experience preferred.
• Lab management experience preferred.
• Must have the mathematical and scientific ability to accurately formulate various solutions, buffers, and chemical mixtures for instructional purposes.
• Qualifications or certifications that include expertise in biological hazards, chemical hygiene, regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA, EPA, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of lab management, safety and disposal guidelines is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Normal or corrected auditory and visual acuity.
• Able to use standard office equipment, including computers.
• Environment is climate controlled with occasional exposure to inclement weather when travelling between buildings.
• Occasional travel to other locations.

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