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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Biology Adjunct Instructor in Lacombe, Louisiana
Biology Adjunct Instructor
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Biology Adjunct Instructor
Salary
$0.00 Monthly
Location
Lacombe, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
219463
Department
Northshore Technical Community College
Opening Date
03/31/2026
Closing Date
4/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
About this Job
Biology Adjunct Instructor
Lacombe Campus
Job Announcement
Northshore Technical Community College is accepting applications for a part-time, unclassified adjunct instructor position to begin the Summer 2026 semester domiciled at the Lacombe Campus.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled, with preference being given to those received on or before April 9, 2026.
All applicants are subject to a background check, in accordance with NTCC Policy HR-020, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. NTCC participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
To apply please submit:(1)a letter of application,(2)a resume and(3)official transcript (no copies, will accept e-scripts) For a transcript to be considered official, it must be sent directly from the school/college/university to Human Resources at the following address or email:
Attention: Hiring Manager
Northshore Technical Community College
65556 Centerpoint Boulevard
Lacombe, LA 70445
Telephone number: 985-545-1262
Email:resumes@northshorecollege.edu
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Biology from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university OR Master’s Degree that includes 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.
Job Specification
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing instructional services in the area of biology.
Job Duties and Other Information
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional/Teaching Performance
Utilize innovative, effective, and equitable teaching techniques
Follow course syllabi and outlines
Maintain time on task
Receive favorable student evaluations of instruction
Meet deadlines related to this function
Program Coordination/Instructional Development
Develop Curriculum Guides, course syllabi and outlines, and other instructional materials
Prepare course offering schedule based on Curriculum Guides
Participate in curriculum meetings
Meet all deadlines related to this function
Program/Instructional Management
Maintain an active advisory committee with required composition of membership, and hold a minimum of two meetings annually
Maintain appropriate student records, i.e. grades, attendance, placement, completion, and licensure statistics (if applicable), etc.
Meet all deadlines related to this function
School or Classroom Management
Practice appropriate safety precautions
Maintain student discipline
Meet all deadlines related to this function
Maintain accountability of all assigned books, equipment, and supplies
Student Guidance/Advising Activities
Provide career counseling and academic advising
Follow Curriculum Guides in scheduling to ensure timely completion of a program of studies
Serve special populations
Make appropriate referrals to students with special needs
Maintain appropriate number of students in class and in program
Meet all deadlines related to this function
College and/or Community Services
Participate in recruitment activities, i.e. career fairs, etc.
Maintain program accreditation/certification or program licensure requirements
Provide service to the College that may include some of the following activities:
Sponsor student organizations
Serve on or chair committees
Conduct or coordinate teaching consultant activities
Facilitate workshops
Teaching consultant activities
Teach continuing education or customized industry courses
Provide routine equipment maintenance
Initiate and write new program proposals
Serve on College committees as required
Provide service to the community that may include:
Participate in health fairs
Participate in charity or community activities
Meet all deadlines related to this function
Professional Activities, Leadership, and Service – participate in professional development activities that may include:
Complete coursework or degrees
Membership in professional organizations
Serve on a Board or in an Office of professional association
Present a paper or facilitate a workshop at a professional conference
Participate in a Leadership Academy
Serve on an external institutional or program accreditation team
Participate in industry visits
Exemplify Leadership role on NTCC or LCTCS Committees, Faculty Council, etc.
Meet all deadlines related to this function
Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Biology from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university OR Master’s Degree that includes 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.Skills/Abilities:Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. Must have the ability to follow instructions and prepare accurate paperwork. Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Must have skills in classroom technology – computer skills, projectors, etc. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to demonstrate competence in areas expected to teach. Ability to plan, organize and instruct quality educational programs. Ability to communicate effectively with adult learners and to maintain good relationships with staff, faculty, and students. Ability to exercise individual initiative, independent actions, and sound judgment. Ability to perform basic math computations including adding, subtracting, multiplying and averaging all units of measure. Ability to compute fractions, percents and decimals. Ability to use effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
2.Equipment Used:Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office environment (copier, telephone, fax, etc.)
3.Software Used:A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation software. Student information systems as well as online instruction modules.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Effective written and verbal communication skills are required. Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Northshore Technical Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, this Educational Agency upholds the following policy: Northshore Technical Community College campuses assure equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status or veteran's status in admission to, participation in, or employment in the program and activities of this system. Each campus welcomes handicapped individuals and has made buildings accessible to them.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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