Associate Professor - Biology - Midlothian Midlothian, TX, United States Be the First to Apply Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: This position will primarily be assigned to the Midlothian location and with Dual Credit courses on High School Campuses as a part of the instructional load. All instructional personnel are expected to dedicate their primary energies and loyalties to the service of their students. A major
responsibility of all instructional personnel is to meet every scheduled class period for classes which meet on a regular basis. Instructors shall not dismiss class or change class meeting hours, dates or classrooms without prior approval from the appropriate Dean, or Administrator. Instructors must not permit any outside interests to interfere with their obligations to students. All full-time faculty members may be
required to teach at locations away from their primary location, including dual credit courses, weekend or evening classes. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: TEACHING Instructors are expected to serve as student advocates. Instructors shall provide student-centered learning opportunities. All instructors must make continuing efforts to improve the quality of their courses. Instructors are expected to conduct
classroom instruction at the highest possible level of quality, efficiency, and interest for students. Instructors shall communicate their knowledge and experience effectively to students. Instructors shall have good rapport with students in class, instilling an atmosphere in which students are engaged and feel comfortable asking questions. Instructors shall evaluate students regularly and fairly based on outcomes
and objectives identified in course syllabi. Instructors shall conduct classes that encourage critical thinking skills and/or instill professionalism in the students. Instructors shall respect student privacy and comply with FERPA laws. Instructors shall grade and return assignments and tests in a timely manner. Instructors shall respond to student correspondence in a reasonable and timely manner. Instructors shall
utilize student evaluations to improve the quality of their instruction. Instructors shall adequately plan courses so that content is up to date and presented in an orderly manner. Instructors shall provide course averages to students at regular intervals throughout the semester. COURSE MANAGEMENT Instructors will utilize the departmentally adopted and approved textbook for every course taught and will require
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