St. Petersburg College

Position Description

 

POSITION TITLE: Assistant/Associate Professor, Sciences Education

 

DEPARTMENT: Baccalaureate Programs and University Partnerships  SITE: Various
 

SALARY SCHEDULE: Instructional   GRADE: N/A

 

BASIC FUNCTION:
 

A faculty member at SPC has the primary function of instruction, coaching, and student development. Secondary functions include assisting the College in developing and maintaining a quality program of instruction, providing service to the College and continuing professional development.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide counseling to students for advising, registration and curriculum support.

• Teaches undergraduate level courses within the College of Education. 

• Fosters students motivation, learning and achievement

• Designs, analyzes, and improves the biological sciences curriculum

• Demonstrates both the art and science of teaching

• Maintains appropriate professional liaisons with local, state and national governmental and professional agencies

• Supervises interns

• Maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, with area cooperating teachers and others

• Develops on-line courses 

• Advises College of Education students and student organizations

• Assesses the biological sciences curriculum against state and national standards

• Facilitates active programs of professional development with area K-12 teachers

• Promotes academic excellence and scholarship 

• Participates in grant writing and acquisition of external funding for the COE

• Serves on various college committees

• Works flexible days/evening hours with willingness to travel to surrounding counties/campuses

• Mentor new adjunct/Full-Time Faculty

Doctorate (strongly preferred) or PhD candidate that has an approved proposal and is expecting to complete his/her PhD within one year or Masters Degree; in science education.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
 

Experience in college/university teaching, hold a current valid state-issued teaching license and a minimum of three years of continuous full time teaching in biological science at the 7-12 grade levels. Also, familiarity and experience with collaborative, inclusionary programs is expected.
 

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
 

A clear understanding of best practices in teaching biology, of how students learn, and of ways to demonstrate how science is actually practiced professionally. Proven ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and community constituents throughout the educational continuum. Strong written and oral communications skills; computer skills; assessment expertise.

 

updated 1/2005 - HR