Biology Instructor (Anatomy and Physiology Emphasis)

Position Title: Biology Instructor (Anatomy and Physiology Emphasis)
Department: Biology (BIO)                                                      
Division: Mathematics & Sciences (MAS)
Employee Status: Full-Time (nine-months) Tenure Track (beginning Fall 2025)
Group: Faculty (FAC)
Date Available: Fall 2025
FLSA: Exempt
ICCB Classification: Teaching Faculty
Updated: November 2020; July 2024; November 2024
  Reporting Relationships 
Reports to: Dean of Math and Sciences.
Supervision Exercised: Functional supervision may be exercised over student workers.

Job Summary
Teach assigned classes and laboratory sections, and perform related activities to classroom instruction. This position is expected to primarily teach BIO-185, a one-semester Anatomy and Physiology course for students intending to pursue nursing/allied health careers. It is expected that the instructor will also be able to teach general education biology courses such as BIO-100 (Introductory Human Biology), BIO-103 (Introductory Life Science), and BIO-104 (Introductory Life Science Laboratory).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Additional related duties may be assigned.

• Plan course content and assign appropriate course work.
• Select appropriate texts and teaching materials.
• Revise course outlines, objectives, and catalog information as needed.
• Meet classes at assigned times.
• Instruct students in the proper use of lab equipment where appropriate.
• Ensure that equipment and/or labs are properly maintained where appropriate.
• Maintain supply and equipment inventory where appropriate.
• Participate in formative and summative assessment of student learning.
• Actively participate in course and program assessment in the biological sciences.
• Maintain student records, evaluate student progress and assign grades.
• Maintain office hours convenient for students.
• Prepare course/class reports as required.
• Submit budget requests and written narrative when appropriate.
• Attend required meetings (faculty, division, in-service training, etc.)
• Assist in short-term and long-term planning.
• Participate in division, college, advisory committees, and community activities.
• Demonstrate lifelong learning through the reading of latest research and journal articles.
• Attendance and participation in conferences related to teaching area and membership in appropriate professional organizations is recommended.
• Adhere to Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and any and policies or laws that govern higher education at Rock Valley College.
• Assist in student program advisement.
• Recruit students when appropriate.
• Assist in placement of graduates when appropriate. 

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Anatomical Sciences or a Master’s Degree in Biology with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Anatomy and Physiology coursework is required.
• Education beyond the master’s level is desirable.
• Prior teaching experience in college-level courses.
• Commitment to the community college mission.
• Desire to be involved in division and college initiatives. 

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in classroom, lab classroom, and office settings.

Physical Demands
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.