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Science Faculty

Employer
ENMU-Ruidoso Branch Community College
Location
Ruidoso, New Mexico
Salary
50,000-55,000
Date posted
Sep 21, 2022

Purpose and Scope

Reporting to the Vice President of Student Learning and Success, the Science Faculty are responsible for successful instruction of discipline specific courses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Typical duties will include, but are not limited to: 

  • Teach a full load of biology and/or chemistry courses per semester
  • Teaching assignment is both live AND on-line (Training is required and provided for online instructors)
  • Maintain regular office hours (10 hours weekly)
  • Maintain professional and academic competencies and licenses/certificates as required by the teaching assignment
  • Successfully complete Quality Matters training and design and ensure part time faculty deliver courses that meet QM standards and guidelines
  • Participate in department/campus meetings and activities and apply campus policies and procedures
  • Develop curricula and plan course-based learning objectives that integrate science skills across departments
  • Develop curricula and plan course-based learning objectives that integrate program outcomes across courses; evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course objectives.
  • Engage in the college's teaching and learning assessment efforts and activities.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the college community and campus visitors
  • Demonstrate skills in interpersonal communication
  • Customize the approved course syllabus (syllabi) and recommend course materials
  • Assess, evaluate, and document student mastery of the skills and competencies as required by the course objectives provided within the syllabus
  • Utilize DropGuard and other student services as needed to support student retention and program completion
  • Use classroom management software and the required reporting documents to meet contractual deadlines regarding: submission of customized syllabi, Roster Certification, Mid Term and Final Grade Entry, an Electronic Gradebook, and Course Rubric
  • Be aware of and follow classroom safety and emergency procedures.
  • Participate in student recruitment of offered courses
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

Required:

  • Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Biology or Chemistry from a regionally accredited university.
  • Two years recent full-time employment teaching at an accredited post-secondary institution.   OR, a combination of current full time discipline-related employment and instruction at an accredited post-secondary institution OR equivalent secondary teaching experience in the discipline.

Preferred:

  • Community College experience teaching and relating to students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds Post-secondary supervisory experience Online teaching and online course development experience, preferably with Quality Matters framework and certification Use of a variety of multi-media and classroom technologies Experience developing curricula, measuring achievement of student learning objectives, evaluating course efficacy, and assessing and improving student learning Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills working with students, colleagues, staff, supervisors, and the community Endorsement of the community college teaching philosophy that supports the goal of success for all students through active learning experiences and engagement Understanding of rural communities and students.

Complexity/Effort:

Provide vision and leadership for department programs, student learning, and student completion initiatives and ensure instruction is progressive, innovative, of the highest quality, and compatible with the goals and objectives of the college.  Communicate closely with the Department Chair keeping him/her appraised of activities within the department and participate as an active member of the Academic Council.  Communicate closely with department personnel keeping them informed of any department, campus, community, state, or federal issue affecting them.  Assist students who are seeking a degree or certificate within the department with course selections

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work is performed during normal work hours, with some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines

ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University’s non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer Jessica Small at (575) 562-2218.  Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115.  For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu.

Benefits:

Group health, dental and vision insurance, group life insurance, state educational retirement, worker’s compensation, and unemployment compensation. Employee or spouse class tuition waiver.

Application Review Date:
Open Until Filled

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

 Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application. Applications that do not include the Required Documents will not be considered:
Required Documents:
Letter of Interest

Resume
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls will be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position)

 

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