TBR | The College System of Tennessee

We have an opening for a 12-month Biology Laboratory Teaching Technician position at our Chattanooga State campus! 

Our Purpose: We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits. 
 
Our Values: 
We cultivate an inclusive environment. 
We care about the well-being of each other. 
We instill trust through integrity and transparency. 

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience. 

We collaborate to build a better future. 

Our Mission: We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.  

POSITION SUMMARY 

Provide quality instruction and materials and equipment preparation as support for student learning in a Biology laboratory setting. Courses may be scheduled during the day or evening, taught in a variety of formats and terms (15 and 7-weeks) and at several different locations, including off-campus sites and local high schools. The Teaching Technician is expected to facilitate the instructional process, evaluate students, monitor and communicate progress to students and to the appropriate college staff members, provide out-of-class academic assistance to students, utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) and appropriate online educational systems, maintain attendance and grade records, work to retain students, maintain required classroom, office and laboratory preparation hours, prepare and maintain lab supplies, equipment, and facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation 

Serve as a member of the Science Department within the Math and Sciences Division for the Teaching Excellence strategic theme of the College’s Strategic Plan. In this role, the staff member is responsible for the following: 

Course and Curriculum Development:  

• Use current technology to prepare and teach laboratory materials, face to face, hybrid, virtual, or online as needed
• With colleagues, revise courses and curricula, develop and/or select instructional materials
• Prepare tests, projects, labs, and other forms of student evaluation materials
• Consult with department faculty concerning the coordination of lecture/lab activities with learning outcomes

Professional Growth:  

• Remain current within the field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas and technologies 
• Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials 
• Attend scheduled college, divisional, and departmental professional development and in-service activities, and participate in the annual faculty evaluation process
• Support related professional organizations by attending meetings and/or serving as an officer 

Service to Students:  

• Prepare materials and equipment for hands-on use by students in lab
• Demonstrate student use of laboratory equipment
• Supervise student workers
• Respect the rights of students and access to educational opportunities 
• Assist in recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of potential students 
• Support student activities 

Service to the College and Community:  

• Prepare and maintain lab supplies, equipment, and facility
• Participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes
• Support and participate in college/division/department committees, organizations, and/or task force groups to make recommendations in the College’s decision-making processes
• Provide input into preparation of semester schedules and departmental budgets
• Participate in college programs
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues
• Strengthen relationships between the college and the community through community outreach activities
• Attend required college, division, and department meetings 

Holistic Student Support 

• Understands the range of College services that support students, such as Enrollment Services, Advising, Career Services, Tutoring, Student Life, and Accessibility Services.
• Ensures these services are accessible and responsive to diverse student needs.

• Promotes a welcoming, student-centered campus experience
• Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts  

Fiscal Stewardship 

• Supports the responsible fiscal stewardship of the funds allocated to the Science Department within the Math and Sciences Division 

Organizational Culture

• Actively supports the College’s goals for fostering a positive and inclusive organizational culture and contributes to the Math and Sciences Division’s efforts to implement effective practices that enhance student, faculty, and staff experiences and success.
• Maintains an office environment that is open, inviting, and professional
• Works collaboratively with Biology faculty 

Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

An earned Bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours in Biology, Clinical Lab Science, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Lab preparation experience, including preparing and maintaining media and bacterial cultures; experience using and maintaining microscopes and autoclaves; laboratory teaching experience in Biology or related field; inventory and ordering experience; clinical lab employment experience.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND WORK CHARACTERISTICS 

• Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the particular area(s) of academic study 
• Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students 
• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation 
• Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition toward others 
• Demonstrates punctuality and is detailed-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks 
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form 
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students 

Projected Salary Range: $35,568 - $44,460

Closing Date: 30 days from posting (Must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST)  

 **All applicant submissions must include a cover letter, CV/Resume, and Unofficial Transcript attachments** 

Open Until Filled: Yes