Ability to teach Health Science prerequisite courses – primarily Anatomy and Physiology through on-line delivery. The full-time Faculty position will be for the 2023-2024 academic year, there will be no extension of the full-time online position beyond the completion of the 2023-2024 Faculty contract.. Secondary courses could include Pathophysiology, Nutrition, and Medical Terminology; to successfully model to students appropriate professional etiquette and workplace interactions; and to lead students to success. The nation’s most prestigious recognition of Community College Excellence, the Aspen Institute’s Aspen Prize, awarded Odessa College its Rising Star Award in 2017, which ranked Odessa College among the top five in the nation for improving and advancing student achievement out of 1100 eligible institutions.

1. Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field; 2. Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, and times, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college including CollegeNOW® Academy (Dual Credit) classes; 3. Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners; 4. Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.; 5. Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives; 6. By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn; 7. Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity; 8. Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities; 9. Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner; 10. Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means; 11. Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair; 12. Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair; 13. Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community; 14. Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements; 15. Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs; and, 16. Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service; 17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Master’s degree with 18 or more graduate hours in Biology from a regionally accredited institution; Demonstrated knowledge in the use of current and emerging technologies for instruction; Ability to teach students from a wide spectrum of ages and from diverse cultural and social backgrounds; and Ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed.