FT Faculty Life & Phys Science

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Essential Duties

• The instructor will primarily teach Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology courses but may teach additional courses in the biological or life sciences, managing their own lecture and laboratory sections.
• Prepare course syllabi, submit grades by established deadlines, and maintain student records in accordance with FERPA regulations.
• Hold 10 office hours per week to facilitate interaction with students, other faculty, staff, administrators and the public.
• Teach courses at the Bentonville or Washington County Campus as needed.
• Teach mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends as needed.
• Meet assigned classes, ensure learning outcomes are achieved, provide timely feedback on student assignments, and participate in course-level assessment.
• Work with other faculty and administrators to articulate learning outcomes, develop curriculum, participate in development of course-level assessment, and aid in selection of course materials.
• Attend departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in faculty business meetings.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Serve on standing and ad hoc committees, advisory boards, hiring committees, faculty senate, or as a student organization advisor.
• Mentor and/or assist in orienting new faculty either formally or informally.
• Participate in the formative and summative faculty evaluation process.
• Attend commencement or other ceremonies appropriate to the faculty member's discipline or program.
• Perform other academic duties as assigned by the instructor's supervisor.

Rate of pay determined by faculty scale placement (education and years of experience)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must demonstrate teaching ability. Instructional experience at a community college is a plus.
• Must be knowledgeable of good laboratory procedures and governmental safety regulations regarding lab safety.
• Must be able to teach in-person classes. Additional ability to teach online and hybrid modalities is preferred.
• Must be able to use a web-based learning management system. Canvas experience is preferred.
• Must be able to use technology for instruction, which will vary by discipline.
• Must possess the ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner and demonstrate use good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines.
• Should be able to work effectively with other faculty, staff, and administration within the institution.

Physical Demands

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
Frequently:
* Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
* Sitting
* Standing
* Walking
Constantly:
* Hearing
* Repetitive motion
* Talking
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered by employees while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours related to Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Biology or life Science required.
• Fifteen graduate hours in a supporting secondary science is preferred.
• One year teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or hours beyond a Master's level is a plus.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.