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Assistant Professor, Biology (Natural Sciences)

Employer
Santa Fe College
Location
Gainesville, FL

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Science & Technology, Life Sciences
Position Type
Assistant Professor
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
Job Status:Open Title:Assistant Professor, Biology (Natural Sciences) Opportunity Type:Full-time Position Type:9-Month Faculty Position Classification:Exempt Home Department:Natural Sciences Closing Date:01/20/2022 Overview:

Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community college in the United States. Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity. Santa Fe College is a comprehensive public college that offers a range of Bachelor’s degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree options, as well as Certificate and Non-Degree programs. A high quality of life, temperate climate, proximity to the University of Florida, diverse cultural events, and plentiful recreational opportunities make SF and Gainesville an ideal community to work and live. SF enrolls over 16,000 students each semester, retains and completes over 60% of students every academic year, while over 10% transfer into the University system.

Description:

Santa Fe College’s Natural Sciences within the Academic Affairs division of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides pre-professional instruction to guide the development of the next generation of engineers, physicians, and scientists. The Natural Sciences Department also provides non-sciences majors with general education science courses to enable them to understand and appreciate the role of the sciences in daily life and the world community.

Natural Sciences at Santa Fe College is seeking a full-time, continuing contract, nine-month (9) Assistant Professor to promote and encourage student success through quality science instruction focusing on introductory biology for majors and non-majors beginning fall 2022. Under general supervision, the Assistant Professor, Biology, will develop, prepare, and teach a variety of scientific concepts consisting of teaching assignments which may include introductory biology for non-majors, animal behavior, genetics and evolution, introductory environmental sciences, introductory biology for majors, along with quantitative analysis and all associated labs. Faculty may be assigned to SF’s main Northwest campus or housed at any of the College’s six educational centers. Course offerings within the Natural Sciences Department may be taught during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats. Santa Fe College full-time Natural Sciences faculty have a primary nine (9) month contract based on teaching 15 credit hours in the fall and 15 credit hours in the spring; other teaching opportunities over and above contractual obligations and during summer semesters may be available for additional compensation based upon departmental need.

Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in laboratory, classroom, and/or real-world settings to promote student success within a community college environment.

  • Collaborate with other faculty to evaluate, revise, and develop program curriculum and pedagogical methods that cultivate student learning and enhance the mastery of course content.

  • Collaborate with colleagues, local educators, and other school professionals to create and promote joint outreach, as well as develop educational partnerships and activities.

  • Support and promote the mission of the department and college, which centers on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, faculty scholarship, professional development, and service.

  • Participate in departmental meetings and college committee work.

  • Assist with the implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.

  • Appropriately document student progress and maintain records including attendance and achievement of learning outcomes.

  • Strictly honor student confidentiality and privacy as per appropriate laws, regulations, and college rules.

  • Provide and promote service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Chair, Natural Sciences

Qualifications:

Required: A Master’s degree in Biology or a Master’s degree with eighteen (18) graduate course hours in the qualifying fields of Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Ecology, Biochemistry, Marine Biology, or Environmental Science.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred: Teaching experience in a community college and/or university setting and familiarity with classroom technologies and productivity tools are also preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

  • Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

  • Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

  • Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

  • Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.

  • Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.

Application Process: All applicants must submit a completed SF Employment Application, a letter of intent which describes his/her interest in teaching Biology at Santa Fe College and explains the strengths he/she can bring to this faculty position, a current, up-to-date resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, college transcripts, and a written statement that describes his/her philosophy of teaching and engaging students at an open door institution are all required to be considered for this position. Additionally, current letters of recommendation are strongly valued as part of our application review process and therefore applicants are strongly encouraged to upload (3) three letters of recommendation with their other required application materials. Please note the (3) three letters of recommendation are required prior to the extension of an employment offer. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission,applicants for employment, and the general public. Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.

Contact: Required Documents:Letter of Intent, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial Transcripts

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