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Title: Biology Faculty
Employee Classification:&nbsp;9-month Faculty
Institution:&nbsp;Northeast State Community College
Department: Biology
Salary:&nbsp;
$45,148 - $56,435 annual salary dependent on experience for candidates with a master’s degree
$51,198 - $63,997 annual salary dependent on experience for candidates with a PhD
Please use the Total Compensation Calculator found on the <a href="https://www.northeaststate.edu/faculty-and-staff/human-resources/careers.html" target="_blank">Northeast State Careers Page</a> for a breakdown of the value of the benefits offered to employees of the college.
Contract will begin January of 2025
Job Summary
Reporting to the Dean of Science, the Instructor of Biology is responsible for teaching an average of 15 hours each semester of assigned courses, including biology and human anatomy and physiology, via on-ground, online, hybrid, or web-enhanced modalities. They help develop and evaluate curriculum, provide academic advisement for students, and promote communication with transfer institutions, professional associations, and other external constituents to support student success.
Job Duties
· Complete all required reports such as attendance and grade submissions.
· Complete annual performance review and maintain related records.
· Teach assigned courses via on ground, online, hybrid or web-enhanced modalities.
· Teach evening, weekend, off-campus, dual enrollment, and distance-based courses as assigned
· Develop curriculum, evaluate, and review departmental courses.
· Promote communication with transfer institutions, professional associations, and other external constituents to support student success.
· Evaluate and monitor progress to achieve individual and unit goals and objectives.
· Maintain effective interaction with stakeholders.
Routine Instructional Objectives 
· Teach an average of 15 equated hours per semester during day or evening; on/off campus.
· Devote a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to the institution, maintain appropriate office hours as determined by the college officials, and bring to the attention of the appropriate dean any commitments that might affect effectiveness.
· Generate a minimum of 300 student credit hours per semester.
· Assist the dean in the development of departmental schedule of classes.
· Recommend adoption of course textbooks in collaboration with other professional staff members in the department.
· Assist with the implementation of departmental exams and standardized tests when such use is deemed feasible and beneficial.
· Participate in faculty development activities to improve professional effectiveness.
· Participate in evaluation of instruction via peer, student, and self-evaluations.
· Provide copies to the dean of syllabi and final examinations of courses taught.
· Supervise laboratory and other instructional activities in a conscientious and professional manner.
· Meet all classes promptly as scheduled with any deviation filled promptly and accurately through the appropriate channels.
· Assume responsibility for giving examinations and all other types of evaluations necessary to determine student performance and understanding.
· Collaborate with Library personnel in the selection, development, and distribution of resource materials used by the faculty member’s department.
· Respond in a timely fashion to deadlines.
· Cooperate with other areas of the college to provide an effective educational program.
Routine Curriculum Objectives 
· Develop and recommend to the dean new courses and programs of study when the need arises.
· Recommend modification or discontinuance of courses or programs of study, if appropriate.
· Assist the Advising Resource Center by advising students regarding issues related to the department/division.
Routine Administrative Support
· Assist in the preparation of budget request each fiscal year.
· Originate and recommend requisitions to purchase of supplies and equipment and other uses of appropriate budgetary funds for the instructional program.
· Originate requests for professional travel in support of personal faculty development.
· Assume responsibility for all equipment assigned to the faculty member or others under his/her supervision.
· Recommend to the dean needs for custodial care and maintenance of physical facilities in support of instructional work or study.
· Assist in the preparation of proposals for special, federal, state, and private projects and grants.
· Attend all divisional faculty meetings and participate in the discussion of academic issues during these meetings.
· Complete requested assignments.
· Attend all officially called assemblies or faculty meetings.
· Provide academic advisement for students.
· Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and student population.
· Assist in marketing/recruiting activities.
· Participate and expedite the process of faculty evaluation following established procedures.
· Serve on committees as appointed. · Perform all other duties as may be assigned.
· Other objectives of a problem-solving, innovative, professional growth, or community service nature are generally identified and agreed upon by a faculty member and appropriate dean in support of institution or divisional goals.&nbsp;
Minimum Qualifications
· By time of appointment, candidate must have a Master’s Degree in Biology or a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Biology from an accredited institution. · One year of experience teaching biology lectures and/or labs at the secondary or post-secondary level. · Experience with curriculum and/or course development. · Teaching experience with technology, including online instructional tools and mobile devices
Preferred Qualifications
· Teaching experience at the post-secondary level · Experience teaching human anatomy and physiology courses · Conversational ability or fluency in a second language
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Technology Skills: MS Office skills, Word, Excel, Outlook; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems · Ability to work with student populations who represent a wide range of academic abilities. Additional Notes 
Candidate for the position must be qualified to teach biology and human anatomy courses.&nbsp;
The position may require travel to off-campus teaching sites.&nbsp;
The successful candidate will begin their teaching responsibilities in January 2025.
For assistance regarding the job ad, application process, or application status, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-354-5183 or <a href="mailto:HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu" target="_blank">HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu</a>. 
Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume and unofficial transcripts are required; a cover letter is optional. You will also be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

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Title: Adjunct Faculty (Pool)
Employee Classification:&nbsp;Faculty
Institution:&nbsp;Northeast State Community College
Northeast State Community College is accepting applications for the position listing of adjunct faculty to collect a pool of qualified candidates for upcoming semesters. Adjunct faculty positions are temporary teaching positions filled semester-by-semester as needed. This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Available positions vary and fluctuate to include classes during the day, evening, weekend, traditional, high school dual enrollment,&nbsp;or Career Technical Education (CTE). Adjunct faculty may be&nbsp;asked to travel to and&nbsp;teach&nbsp;from locations&nbsp;within Northeast State's five county region of Carter, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties.
 Adjunct positions are not strictly online teaching assignments and require travel to one or more campuses.

Qualified applicants for the following fields are especially encouraged to apply:
Anatomy and Physiology, Anthropology,&nbsp;Auto Body, Automotive,&nbsp;Aviation, Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems,&nbsp;Biology,&nbsp;Chemistry,&nbsp;Computer Science, Economics, Electrical, EMT,&nbsp;English,&nbsp;French, Geography, History,&nbsp;HVAC,&nbsp;Machine Tool,&nbsp;Mechanical and Hydraulics,&nbsp;Mathematics, Nursing, Paramedic, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Spanish, Speech Communication, Sociology,&nbsp;Theatre, and Welding (all processes).

Qualified applicants available to teach high school students in the following fields are especially encouraged to apply:
Anatomy and Physiology, Auto Body, Aviation, Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science,&nbsp;English, Humanities, HVAC, Mathematics, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Mechanical and Hydraulics, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Speech Communication, and Welding (all processes)
Please indicate in your cover letter your availability and interest in teaching at local area high schools.

Please refer to the lists below for the required qualifications for each field.
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Deliver quality instruction during the arranged time set forth in the semester schedule</li>
<li>Comply with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and Northeast State Community policies, guidelines, and procedures</li>
<li>Demonstrate excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills</li>
<li>Utilize technology as recommended (prior computer experience recommended)</li>
<li>Comply with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations</li>
<li>Maintain accurate recordkeeping; use student information system to submit student attendance and final grades, etc.</li>
<li>Administer, complete, and return requested surveys and evaluations</li>
<li>Notify appropriate personnel of inability to meet a scheduled class</li>
<li>Check and respond to both D2L and institutional email within 48 hours</li>
<li>Adhere to deadlines for assigned duties and tasks as requested</li>
<li>Complete Title IX and VI training and other online training programs as appropriate</li>
<li>Follow professional code of conduct and ethics</li>
<li>Complete other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Compensation
<ul>
<li>Generally $620 Per Credit Hour</li>
</ul>
<h3>Accepting Applications for the Following Disciplines</h3>
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Credentials for faculty teaching general education courses at the undergraduate level or associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Anthropology (Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Criminal Justice (Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Early Childhood Education&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Economics&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Education&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Geography&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Learning Support – Basic and Developmental Reading (Bachelor’s degree in Reading required)</li>
<li>Physical Education&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Political Science&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Psychology&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Social Work&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Sociology&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
</ul>
Communication
<ul>
<li>Mass Communication&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Speech&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
</ul>
Health Professions
See credential guidelines listed for each.
<ul>
<li>Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (Associate degree and appropriate licensure required)</li>
<li>Cardiovascular Technology (Associate degree and appropriate certification required)</li>
<li>Dental Assisting (Bachelor’s degree and appropriate certification required)</li>
<li>Emergency Medical Technician (Associate degree and appropriate licensure required)</li>
<li>Medical Laboratory Technology (Master’s degree and appropriate credentials required)</li>
<li>Nursing for lectures, labs, and/or clinical practicum (Master’s degree (MSN) and current TN or compact state licensure as an RN required)</li>
<li>Paramedic (Bachelor’s degree and appropriate licensure required)</li>
<li>Surgical Technology (Associate degree and appropriate credentials required)</li>
</ul>
Humanities
Credentials for faculty teaching general education courses at the undergraduate level or associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>English&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>History&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Humanities&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Learning Support – Basic and Developmental Writing (Bachelor’s degree required)</li>
<li>Music&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Philosophy&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Theatre&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
</ul>
Visual Art and Design
<ul>
<li>Art History&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Studio Art&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Digital Media to include, but not limited to, visual effects, game design, and digital animation (Master's degree required)</li>
</ul>
Foreign Language
<ul>
<li>French&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Spanish&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
</ul>
Mathematics
Credentials for faculty teaching general education courses at the undergraduate level or associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mathematics (emphasis in Statistics)&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Engineering&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
</ul>
Science
Credentials for faculty teaching general education courses at the undergraduate level or associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Agriculture&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Astronomy&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Chemistry Lectures&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Chemistry Labs (Bachelor’s degree required)</li>
<li>Health&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Physical Science&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Physics&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
</ul>
Biology
<ul>
<li>Anatomy and Physiology&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Microbiology&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Biology Lectures&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Biology Labs (Bachelor’s degree required)</li>
</ul>
Technologies
Credentials for faculty teaching associate degree courses not designed for transfer to the baccalaureate degree: bachelor’s degree in teaching discipline or associate’s degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.&nbsp;
Credentials for faculty teaching general education courses at the undergraduate level or associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).
Administrative Professional Technology
<ul>
<li>Business Office&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Legal Office&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Medical Office&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
</ul>
Aviation Technology
<ul>
<li>Aviation Maintenance (airframe structures, sheet metal, measuring instruments) (Associate degree required)</li>
<li>Avionics (wiring harness fabrication, connector termination, aircraft instrument, power plant theory, Air Frame Certificate Preferred) (Associate degree required)</li>
</ul>
Business
<ul>
<li>Accounting&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Finance&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Management&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Marketing&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Small Business Management&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
</ul>
Computer Information Technology
<ul>
<li>Cyber Defense&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Networking&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Programming in Java, Python, and PHP – Hypertext Preprocessor&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
<li>Systems Administration and Management&nbsp;(Master's degree required)</li>
</ul>
Electrical Technology
<ul>
<li>Electrical (emphasis in National Electric Code and Motors, Alternators, and Generators) (Associate degree required)</li>
<li>Electromechanical (Associate degree required)</li>
</ul>
Industrial Technology
<ul>
<li>Automotive (Associate degree required)
<ul>
<li>Automotive Body/Collision</li>
<li>Automotive Service</li>
<li>Motorsports</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Engineering Design Technology (Associate degree required)
<ul>
<li>Drafting</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (Associate degree required)</li>
<li>Machine Tool (Associate degree required)</li>
<li>Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Associate degree required)
<ul>
<li>Manufacturing</li>
<li>Industrial Operations</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Mechanical (Associate degree required)</li>
<li>Welding/Metal Fabrication (emphasis in SMAW) (Associate degree required)</li>
</ul>
Adjunct faculty may be&nbsp;asked to teach&nbsp;at any location&nbsp;within Northeast State's five county region of Carter, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties.

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