Assistant Professor, Microbiology and General Biology

Posted: 22-Jul-26 | Location: Warwick, Rhode Island

About the role

By providing a learning environment that values critical thinking, curiosity, objectivity, and respect for diversity, the Biology Department seeks to guide students in the development of an understanding of life science concepts that will enable them to make informed decisions about their career, the environment, and other areas of human endeavor as responsible, informed members of the community. Biology Department educators enable students to acquire skills and habits of mind that allow for safe, accurate, objective, and effective scientific inquiry.

The successful candidate will teach transfer-level lecture and laboratory courses in Microbiology and Introductory Biology courses. An educational background in Microbiology is required. Successful candidates will have a desire and demonstrated ability to work with undergraduate students from diverse cultures, disciplines, and academic backgrounds. This appointment will begin in the Spring 2027 semester.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to CCRI’s Mission: Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life experiences.
• Teach lecture and lab portions of college transfer-level courses in Microbiology and Introductory Biology.
• Maintain currency in subject content, technological advancements, and pedagogy within the discipline.
• Adhere to general lab safety, including proper handling and disposal of chemicals and biohazard waste.
• Demonstrate lab safety knowledge for a Microbiology Lab.
• Prepare and maintain bacterial cultures.
• Use technology to enhance instruction, complete administrative tasks, and communicate effectively with students and the campus community.
• Create assessments that evaluate student learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop research-based curriculum and bring meaningful research opportunities to students.
• Use a student-focused approach to create meaningful educational experiences.
• Participate in college and departmental activities, including committee work, assessment, and development of new course modalities.
• Willingness to travel to multiple campus locations as required by department needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in microbiology or Biological Sciences.
• Three semesters of instruction at the college level, including lecture and laboratory teaching in Microbiology and Introductory Biology.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of a collaborative approach in working both effectively and professionally with students and colleagues.
• Knowledge of learning management software (LMS), such as Blackboard Ultra, or related programs.
• Ability to use common laboratory equipment such as spectrophotometers, microscopes, balances, pipettes, and gel electrophoresis.
• Knowledge of a second language.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in multiple modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, online, and seven-week formats.
• Teaching lecture and lab portions of Anatomy and Physiology.

About Community College of Rhode Island

The Community College of Rhode Island is the state's only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional, and personal growth through an array of academic, career, and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population. We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support, and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.