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COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE
invites applications for the position of:
Botany Instructor
SALARY: See Position Description
OPENING DATE: 02/18/11
CLOSING DATE: 03/14/11 05:00 PM
DESCRIPTION & DUTIES:
Spokane Falls Community College seeks qualified candidates for consideration
of employment in this annually contracted, tenure track position. Primary
teaching responsibilities may include general biology and the
cellular/molecular, ecology and evolutionary components of a majors
sequence and their associated laboratory components.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom and distance
education modes, transfer-level classes in the discipline of Life Science,
with an emphasis on Botany; Examples of the types of courses typically
assigned include: General Biology, Majors Cell/Molecular, Majors
Ecology/Evolution, and Field Botany); Assignments may be at off-campus
centers and may also include evening and/or weekend classes;
* Provides availability and accessibility to students for purpose of
academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student
needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility
or other effective means of responsive and timely communication;
* Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria
through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to
developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the
instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely
feedback;
* Participates in district, division, department, or general faculty
meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting;
workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or
committees, or other activities within the scope of the position;
* Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties
and responsibilities; Follows established procedures in areas such as
printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, student
financial aid requirements, safety and health issues and related
administrative processes;
* In addition, faculty may:
o Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual
qualifications and expertise. Of particular interest are (Majors
Cell/Molecular, Majors Ecology/Evolution, and Field Botany)
o Supervise paraprofessional employees or direct the work of
assigned work-study students.
o Advise student clubs or associations.
COMPETENCIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (Minimum Qualifications)
1. An earned Masters degree in Botany or related field from an
accredited institution with emphasis and concentration in the teaching areas
outlined above.
2. Previous experience equivalent to one full academic year of teaching.
3. Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best
interests of students at all times.
4. Acceptance of and willingness to support the role that community
colleges serve in higher education, and specifically the mission, values,
goals and objectives of the Community Colleges of Spokane.
5. Ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with
applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution and the
community/technical college system.
6. A demonstrated understanding of and value for the contributions that a
diverse workforce can make to the success of both the organization and the
students we serve.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES (Desirable Qualifications)
1. The department seeks a broadly educated candidate with academic
background and teaching experience in one or more of the following areas:
Plant Systematic, Cell/Molecular Biology, Ecology and Field Botany
2. An earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution with
emphasis in Botany or related field.
3. Two or more years (full-time equivalent) recent teaching experience in
Botany and Biology.
CONDITIONS/TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time, tenure track position with an annual beginning salary
of $44,730 - $46,067 for a 175-day contract. (Advancement opportunities
exist, based upon professional development performed during course of
employment and seniority, to maximum of $69,433). Total compensation:
$57,652 - $59,109. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base salary,
current CCS benefit contribution rates and median retirement contributions.
The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment specifics.
In addition, tenure track faculty have access to the following forms of
supplemental compensation, consistent with the provisions of the current
collective bargaining agreement between CCS and the Association for Higher
Education (AHE) - subject to change through the collective bargaining
process: elected department chair stipend ($1,500 to $10,300 annually,
dependent upon size of department), club advising stipend ($160 to $1,445
dependent upon activities advised), supplemental (i.e. moonlighting)
instructional contracts (average of $2,901 per quarter/per assignment and
dependent upon workload category), special project stipend (up to $2,000
annually), and summer school assignment ($11,182 to $12,853 for a 100% load
and dependent upon salary step placement).
CCS reserves the right to cancel this recruitment without notice. Academic
employees are represented by the Association of Higher Education (AHE),
which is affiliated with NEA and WEA. AHE membership or payment of
representation fee is required. Anticipated date of employment is September
19, 2011.
CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S.
Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the U.S. This is an absolute
condition of employment. In addition, CCS maintains a drug free work and
learning environment and prohibits smoking in all college buildings and
state-owned vehicles. CCS employees must be able to successfully work in and
promote a multicultural and diverse work and educational environment.
Requires Criminal background check. If using personal vehicle for travel,
proof of drivers license and car insurance required.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and
submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
1. an official application
2. a cover letter addressing your qualifications as applied to the
responsibilities of this position
3. a comprehensive resume*
4. names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references
5. college transcript(s) - copies of transcripts are acceptable for
initial application, official copies must be submitted when candidate
becomes a finalist**
6. a separate statement describing your personal teaching philosophy **
7. a separate statement detailing your teaching experience in the
following areas: 1) Botany, 2) General Biology, 3) Cellular/molecular
biology, 4) Evolution, 5) Field Botany, 6) Ecology **
* You may type your resume in the space provided in the online application,
cut and paste the text from a Word document directly into your online
application, or attach it as a file to your online application.
** You may attach your cover letter, transcripts, and statements as a file
to your online application.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://ccs.spokane.edu
CCS HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
501 N Riverpoint Blvd, Suite 125
Spokane, WA 99217
509-434-5040
[email protected]
