Assistant Professor of Biology

Assistant Professor of Biology

Biology Department

Faculty

The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.

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To apply for this position:

· Complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume by the closing date.· If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please
disregard these sections within the online application.· Please include the contact information for three (3) references within the application.· Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.· Please note that all RI Council of Postsecondary Education employees (i.e., full- and part-time
faculty and non-classified employees) must be fully vaccinated and boosted when eligible. Learn
more about CCRI’s vaccination policy here.

Please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311 (TTY: 401-825-2313) if you require assistance with the online application process.

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The new faculty member will join a large, dynamic department of varied backgrounds that is home to majors and non-majors students. Our courses span focuses in biotechnology, environment & sustainability, and allied health. We are a creative group of faculty that use both traditional teaching and modern teaching tools, and we continually support each other in professional and growth opportunities.

The new faculty member will primarily teach at the Flanagan campus in Lincoln, RI. The primary content that the new faculty member will teach is human anatomy & physiology. The ideal candidate will also have a general biology background that allows them to teach other courses at the introductory level as well. The faculty member is expected to continually develop professionally as a general biologist and anatomist/physiologist to improve their professorial skills.

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:· Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.· Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.· Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.Student Learning Outcome Assessment:· Provide feedback on SLOs· Outreach to sister institutions for evaluation of SLOs· Committee assignments· Other duties as neededCommunity Engagement:· Represent the department within the community· Attend Path Days· Work collaboratively with others in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students of various cultures, identities, and life experiences· Other duties as neededCommunication Skills:· Independently prepare/modify/present clearly written documents such as lecture materials, syllabus, schedule· Independently prepare/modify/clear oral presentations to the college community· Manage conflict effectively in both classroom situations and relationships with faculty and administrative peers· Other duties as requiredDepartmental Support:· Attend department meetings· Contribute to curriculum assessments· Serve on departmental committees· Create new curriculum· Other duties as required.

M.S. in Biological Science or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in anatomy & physiology or similar.At least one (1) year independent college teaching and lab instruction experience. Independent animal dissection or willingness to learn required.Experience working with a diverse population of students, especially mature learners, first generation collegeExperience with online learning preferredExperience with course assessment and OSCQR or equivalent nationally accepted online course quality review preferred

Teaching with computer-based simulations (e.g., BioPac, PhysioEx, Labster)Teaching with SynDaver modelsAbility to teach introductory level biology courses

Full-Time

Exempt

N/A

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• In-State Tuition Waivers
• Legal Care Insurance

For a complete listing, visit: https://ccri.edu/hr/benefits/index.html

Department Chair

Permanent

Academic

M-F 8am-4pm

Initially located at the Lincoln Campus

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

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01/14/2023

02/20/2023

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https://jobs.ccri.edu/postings/4275

Applications may not be accepted after the closing date.

Some roles will require finalists to provide official college transcripts and proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY: 401-825-2313.

CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Department of Institutional Equity and Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311.

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator at: [email protected]

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https://www.ccri.edu/campuspolice/pdfs/Annual%20Security%20Report%202019.pd