Part-Time Instructor - Biology/Columbus ISD
Blinn College
Posting Details
• Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Advises students in academic matters.
• Evaluates students’ performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
• Assists in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possesses a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Attends college orientation and required institutional meetings.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Master’s degree or higher in a Biological Science.
Must be employed by Columbus ISD Preferred Experience and Training Teaching experience at community college or undergraduate level
Training or coursework in biology pedagogy
Experience using D2L learning management system
Ph.D. in biology Physical Requirements Required Degree, License or Certifications Master’s degree or higher in biology or
Master’s degree in a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in biology content. Special Notes To Applicants Applicant must be employed by Columbus ISD at Columbus High School teaching biology.
Applications lacking a cover letter, resume and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to the application.
Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application, but official transcripts must be sent from the institution directly to Blinn College (Dean, Natural and Physical Sciences, 902 College Ave., STEI 303.7, Brenham, TX 77833).
All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from certified credential evaluation agency.
A short teaching demonstration will be required of applicants selected for interview.
Applicants may be asked to submit copies of lecture exams (with keys) for the most recent semester of teaching. Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12237 Supplemental Questions
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Position Information Requisition Number 2024072F Position Title Part-Time Instructor - Biology/Columbus ISD Salary Range per Dual Credit Agreement DBM Rating n/a Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Anticipated Start Date 08/18/2025 Campus Brenham Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Status Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours Teaches courses as assigned Position Summary Information Objective Perform day-to-day operations of the instructional programs in biology at Columbus High School. Essential Duties • Provides instruction for courses at a variety of times.• Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Advises students in academic matters.
• Evaluates students’ performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
• Assists in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possesses a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Attends college orientation and required institutional meetings.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Master’s degree or higher in a Biological Science.
Must be employed by Columbus ISD Preferred Experience and Training Teaching experience at community college or undergraduate level
Training or coursework in biology pedagogy
Experience using D2L learning management system
Ph.D. in biology Physical Requirements Required Degree, License or Certifications Master’s degree or higher in biology or
Master’s degree in a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in biology content. Special Notes To Applicants Applicant must be employed by Columbus ISD at Columbus High School teaching biology.
Applications lacking a cover letter, resume and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to the application.
Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application, but official transcripts must be sent from the institution directly to Blinn College (Dean, Natural and Physical Sciences, 902 College Ave., STEI 303.7, Brenham, TX 77833).
All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from certified credential evaluation agency.
A short teaching demonstration will be required of applicants selected for interview.
Applicants may be asked to submit copies of lecture exams (with keys) for the most recent semester of teaching. Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12237 Supplemental Questions
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* Are you legally eligible for employment in the U.S.? Yes No * Are you currently employed in the school district listed on the job posting? Yes No * Do you have a masters degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field? Yes No * The criteria for accreditation adopted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) require that all faculty have "at least 18 graduate hours in their teaching field(s) and hold a Masters degree or higher. Please list the graduate course title and course number that make up your 18 graduate hours in your teaching field. (Education courses do not satisfy this requirement.).(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your teaching experience including courses taught and modality (online-face-to-face, hybrid).(Open Ended Question)
* What is your teaching philosophy?(Open Ended Question)
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* Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf) Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability. Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried. Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty. Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty. Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine. Yes, I am claiming military employment preference. No, to all the above. * To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status. Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa * If selected for the position, I am aware and accept the responsibility to present to the Division Dean original, official documents of all my educational work prior to receiving a class assignment. Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1 Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript Optional Documents Unofficial Graduate Transcript 2 Unofficial Other Transcripts 1 Unofficial Other Transcripts 2 Other Document 1 DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)
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