Job Details
Position: Laboratory Instructor- Biology/Environmental Science Laboratory
Department: Biological Sciences
Status: Part Time
Position Summary:
The Department of Biological Sciences utilizes part-time Teaching Assistants (TAs) some semesters for many of its undergraduate Biology labs. Qualified persons may teach one or more sections (up to maximum of 3 total per semester) of the laboratory associated with a variety of biology undergraduate courses. There may be an opportunity for continuation of the position in subsequent semesters, subject to departmental needs and student enrollment in this course.
Please Note specific application instructions pertaining to Cover Letter requirements, stated below.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Teach one or more sections [up to a maximum of three (3) labs sections per semester] of the laboratory course associated with associated biology courses, and all that this entails, including:
* Present pre-lab lecture.
* Interact with students, field questions pertaining to lab, manipulate lab materials.
* Clean lab, resupply consumable lab materials, and leave lab room in working order.
* Be readily available to lab section students outside the actual lab time, as needed.
* This position requires weekly communication with lab supervisor and/or attendance of a weekly preparatory session with lab supervisor, as appropriate.
* Assess lab work and maintain accurate student grades for lab reports, quizzes, lab notebooks and practicals, as applicable.
* Handle student record keeping in a timely and complete manner.
* Communicate effectively with the supervisor, fellow TAs and lecture instructors in a timely manner including the following:
* Calculation and submission of student lab grades to the supervisor at established times and then to lecture professor for integration into overall course grades (both mid-term and final grades).
* Work assigned make-up lab weeks to assist students who may have missed labs during the semester, if necessary.
* Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
* Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to; Title IX, and Information Security including, but not limited to; FERPA and other state and federal guidelines.
* Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice by the lab supervisor.
Education/Experience:
* BS in Biological Science (BIOL), or related science discipline; or successful completion of coursework and/or teaching experience in this area of expertise.
* Experience in higher education is also preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels.
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Blackboard, and standard methods of digital communication.
* Demonstrate a willingness to learn and utilize new and emerging technology, including software systems and web-based applications.
* Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with faculty, staff, students, and others.
* Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
* Exercise good judgment in complex and new situations.
* Manage multiple, concurrent activities, and meet strict deadlines.
* Adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a changing environment.
* This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.