Full Time Biotechnology Instructor en Alamance Community College, NC

About the Department

The Biotechnology instructor will be an instrumental team player in teaching, growing enrollment, engaging students and providing input and expertise in developing our Center of Excellence and curriculum.  This individual will instruct a variety of classes in Biotechnology and Biology coursework. Develops course materials and provides training specifically to meet Biotech industry needs within Alamance County and the region, while delivering high-quality instruction in online, blended and face-to-face formats. Advises and tutors biotechnology students as needed, while handling a variety of student issues including make-up tests, retests, attendance and tardy issues, etc. Prepares engaging lectures, lab activities and instructor demonstrations while creating an inclusive learning environment. Participates in content-specific professional development and stays abreast of advances in the field. Builds relationships with area industry, departments within the college and other stakeholders as needed to ensure the relevancy of the biotechnology program. Actively promotes the Biotechnology program and the Center of Excellence inside and outside the institution. Assists with the writing and participation in educational/technology grants as requested, as well as participates in the annual program review and student learning outcome assessments for the program. This is a grant funded position and will expire December 31, 2026.

Position Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Instruction of undergraduate courses in biotechnology and biology, and /or continuing education certification courses as needed. Courses may be delivered during the day, evening or weekends depending on course schedule.
• Participates in departmental meetings and events, outreach activities as well as events we are invited to participate in within the community. 
•  Continuous professional development to maintain current knowledge of the life sciences industry.
• Support for departmental projects, participation in grant activities per individual grant proposals, and involvement with ensuring the department meets grant deliverables. 
• Will take on additional duties if department head delegates duties in their absence such as: Advising of all biotechnology and continuing education students, Biowork Recruitment and lead instruction, Maintain connections with industry partners and four year institutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities.  ________

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.  ______X____

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in teaching discipline

OR

Associate’s degree AND demonstrated industry experience and/or demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Industry experience/competencies/licensure must be documented and support teaching courses based upon catalog description. State/Industry certifications may be used to demonstrate specific experience/competencies in teaching various courses in the teaching discipline.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.  

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 

• Walking __x___
• Running _____
• Squatting _______
• Jumping ______
• Sitting __x_____
• Standing _x_____
• Lifting (10 lbs. maximum)  ___x_____
• Speaking __x___
• Hearing ___x____

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. 

• Classroom Setting  __X____
  1. Inside __X______
  2. Outside ________

• Office Setting ___X_____
• Loading Dock ________

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Qualifications

An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.  

For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application. Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application, including start and end dates.

For non-faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the position should be included on the application, including start and end dates.