Duties and Responsibilities:
Under general supervision conduct biological science courses and labs in Human Biology, General Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Botany, Microbiology, and Principles of Zoology.
Maintain the lab with adequate supplies and equipment.
Ensure compliance with biosafety regulations for a biological science laboratory.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIOSH, EPA regulation for chemical importation and chemical waste disposal.
Maintain a professional self-development plan.
Other related work activities include, but are not limited to: participating in discipline and college assessments of student learning outcomes.
Academic advising of students.
Assisting in campus related activities.
Participating in faculty administrative committees, community service and in-service training.
Maintaining office hours.
Working with other faculty members in preparing, adapting, and revising program objectives.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Biological Sciences (Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology or Biomedical Sciences).
Desirable Qualifications:
Three years of continuous, hands-on laboratory experience.
Teaching experience at the community college level.
Demonstrated ability to teach lecture and lab course in the biological sciences.
Demonstrated ability to teach general chemistry with labs.
Knowledge of Hawaiian native habitats/species and ability to teach field courses.
Familiar with biosafety regulations for biological sciences laboratory.
Demonstrated ability to work with peers and students in a multi-cultural setting.
Experience leading or participating in student learning outcome assessment.
To Apply: Submit a complete application postmarked by closing date to Laura Brezinsky, Math and Natural Sciences Dept. Co-Chairperson, Hawai’i Community College, 200 W. Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawai’i 96720. A complete application includes: (1) Application (CC Form 27A available at http://www.hawaii.edu/ohr/bor/forms/uh27.pdf); (2) Applicable official graduate and/or undergraduate transcripts(s) awarding degrees from an accredited institution and coursework to date. Copies of official transcripts are acceptable, however, on-line transcripts, academic record/grade summaries, diplomas or copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Original official transcripts are required at the time of hire (in order to be official, transcripts must have the official seal and be mailed directly from the degree-granting institution to name and address where application is submitted. Transcripts may not be stamped as issued to student or as a student copy); (3) Detailed statement outlining how you meet each minimum (and desirable, if applicable) qualification; (4) Names and phone numbers of three (3) references familiar with your job performance; and (5) Resume. Letters of recommendation are welcome. Original signature is required on application. All requested documents/information become the property of the college. No electronic submissions or faxes will be accepted. Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application to be incomplete and will not be considered. Separate application and documents must be submitted for each position. All minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of appointment.
Address:
Laura Brezinsky
Math and Natural Science Depatment Co-Chairperson
Hawaii Community College
200 W Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Inquiries:
808-934-2580
