Science Faculty

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Job Vacancy Announcement
Department of Human Resources
PO Box C07, Tsaile, AZ 86556
928-724-6603
POSITION TITLE:
Science Faculty
VACANCY NUMBER:
LOCATION:
SALARY:
OPEN PERIOD:
071.TS15.FAC
Tsaile Campus – Science Dept.
Negotiable
March 25, 2016
CLOSE: Open Until Filled
Roles:
A full-time College faculty is responsible for instruction, assessment, advising, committee work, and service to the College. Other
duties may include grant management, research, or specific academic endeavors. A College faculty is critical in creating,
maintaining, assessing, and reflecting upon a learning environment where academic discipline interweaves with the College
mission to support student learning and the Diné Education Philosophy.
Dine’ College, Tsaile, is looking for a qualified instructor in the areas of Human Biology classes. The successful applicant will have the
background necessary to teach all classes in Human Biology including Human Anatomy/Physiology, Human Nutrition, and
General Biology. It is highly desirable that the candidate also be experienced in teaching Microbiology. The candidate will also
be expected to deliver classes in Developmental Chemistry. An August 2016 start date is desired.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Instruction and curriculum. Times, days, and site(s) for teaching of courses vary and mode of
delivery may include distance education. As a multisite college, faculty may be required to
teach at satellite centers.
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Assessment of courses and programs.
Academic advising and mentoring.
Service on committees.
Service to the College through student organization advising, service learning, disappearing
task force, grant management, research, or specific academic endeavors, etc.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Master's or Ph.D. in Biology or similar field.
Education:
For teaching of 100-200 level courses: Minimum of a master degree in the respective discipline with
minimum coursework of 24 credit hours of upper division and/or graduate credit in the discipline to
be taught.
Education:
For teaching of 300-400 level courses: Minimum of a master degree, doctorate degree preferred in the
respective discipline with a minimum of 24 credit hours of upper division and/or graduate credit in
the discipline to be taught with demonstration of extensive or specialized discipline knowledge.
Minimum standards for Special Diné Scholars Credentials include rigorous testing, validation,
verification, special certification, specialized clinical experience or expertise through wide critical and
public recognition.
Experience:
Four years of experience to include: A minimum of two years' satisfactory or above college teaching
experience and a minimum of two years' experience in an institution of higher education.
Skills, Trainings & Other Conditions
Interpersonal
Skills:
Other Skills:
Language:
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Effective communication - effective written, spoken and nonverbal communication skills.
Problem solving and decision-making skills.
A faculty is expected to have a high degree of proficiency in computer software used to support the
administration of higher education. Software use include but is not limited to, general office functions
such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet services. In addition, a faculty is expected to utilize
academic-specific programs for course delivery (face-to-face, synchronous, and asynchronous), and
course maintenance (such as grade submissions, posting of syllabus, etc.).
Oral fluency in Navajo is highly desirable, but not mandatory.
How to apply:
Diné College gives preference to eligible applicants in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA) and
the Veterans' Preference. Indian & Veterans preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted
with your application. Submission of a resume' form alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion
of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under Required Documents section. Please carefully review
the complete job announcement and the "Required Documents" instructions. Failure to provide the required documents will
result in your application not being considered for employment
Please find all the information/documents needed to apply on our website: http://www.dinecollege.edu
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