Job Duties:

1. Provide accessible, quality learning experiences for all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction, including seated, online, hybrid, academic success, and/or interdisciplinary capstone courses as needed at any of Durham Tech's instructional sites
2. Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accordance with the stated objectives of the course
3. Collaborate with the Program Director and Curriculum Developer to ensure that the program is meeting the needs of business and industry;
4. Collaborate with the Life Sciences Career Development-Employment Specialist to coordinate industry guest speakers for courses;
5. Serve as an educational advisor to students and participate in semester advising and registration activities for both assigned advisees and as needed by individual students
6. Coordinate needed tutoring sessions for students with the BioWork tutor;
7. Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms
8. Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times, and comply with institutional rules and regulations
9. Learn the college's Learning Management System (Sakai) and other virtual platforms, such as Canva, Quizizz, Quizlet, etc., to deliver effective, high-quality learning experiences in the classroom, lab, and online;
10. Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as to meet the needs of the department, division, and college
11. Work with various external stakeholders, such as the NC BioNetwork and NC Biotechnology Center, to develop course materials relevant to current trends in the region;
12. Partner with other areas of the college to deliver customized training courses as needed;
13. Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of best teaching practices, the technology used in the classroom or online, and trending industry practices;
14. As a condition of employment, must participate in required training, graduation exercises, open house events, etc. as requested;
15. Assume other appropriate responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Life Sciences Program Director in meeting the needs of the institution.

Essential Functions:

Minimum Qualifications:

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and educational attainment.

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