Microbiology Instructor (Adjunct/Part-Time)

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Microbiology Instructor (Adjunct/Part-time) Salary: $83.45 - $106.66 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 66 Closing: Continuous Location: 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, to develop curriculum for, provide lecture and laboratory instruction for and evaluate performance of students engaged in the study of microbiology and other related courses as directed, to maintain microbial cultures for use in classroom and laboratory experiments and activities, to participate in shared governance and other activities in support of the instructional program, and to do related work as required. Need Help With Your Online Account?Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu. Examples Of Functions and Tasks Curriculum Development ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional/Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with adjunct faculty instructors to enhance consistency of lecture/laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present recommendations for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure. PERIPHERAL: Review and evaluate curriculum to meet changes in laws, regulations and standards. Lecture/Laboratory ESSENTIAL: Complete book order forms and provide the District bookstore with master copies of syllabi for printing; Preparation coordinate with area bookstores and other suppliers to make necessary supplies available to students at reasonable prices; review study guides and other ancillary materials to determine potential for classroom and/or laboratory and/or field use; select textbooks and/or laboratory manuals determined to be the most useful and appropriate; select laboratory manuals and/or develop syllabi of laboratory exercises; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library; prepare lesson plans to be used in a lecture and coordinate lectures with laboratory learning assignments; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; select locations for suitable microbiological investigation and instruction; coordinate with District Transportation Office and Business Office to arrange transportation and/or other amenities for off-campus field investigations; coordinate with contacts at visitation sites (research laboratories, hospitals, water treatment plants, etc.) to arrange clearances and details of field investigation activities; select and provide students with materials for use in field investigations; maintain living stock cultures of microorganisms used regularly in microbiology laboratory experiments and activities; prepare live cultures for use in specific laboratory protocols; recognize hazards associated with live bacterial and fungal microorganisms and practice aseptic techniques to prevent unnecessary exposure; coordinate with Instructional Assistant(s) to prepare solutions, reagents and media and to assist in maintenance of microbial specimens as needed (other than living-stock cultures, addressed above); prepare lists of laboratory materials needed and supply Instructional Assistant(s) with a materials listing and schedule of laboratory protocols; recognize responsibility to personally prepare reagents and media required on a last-minute basis; assemble laboratory materials, move equipment in and out of laboratories; determine whether laboratory equipment is functioning properly. PERIPHERAL: Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; read current literature (normally several sources- books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to prepare lectures; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom/laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom/laboratory use; coordinate with Instructional Assistant(s) to train and direct student help to assist in laboratory preparation and clean-up chores; experiment with changes in laboratory protocols and/or equipment which will improve instruction; familiarize self with operation of equipment currently available for use and which is appropriate for the subject area. Laboratory Presentation ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important (microbiological concepts; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information on board or overhead projector; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, as available; demonstrate various scientific processes and proper use of pertinent equipment (for example: stain preparations, identify microorganisms with microscopes and/or other viewing equipment; carry out and explain recombinant DNA techniques, etc.); make modifications/substitution

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