Biology Instructor

Responsibilities

The instructor will engage in a variety of learning support and instruction/institutional practices. Responsibilities include preparation, teaching, and conducting lecture and laboratory courses as assigned. This includes but is not limited to developing syllabi, facilitating student learning in classroom and lab settings, recruiting, advising, tutoring, and evaluating students. The typical teaching load is 30 credit hours per academic year.

Courses may include but not limited to Principles of Biology, Biology for Majors, Field Biology. Teaching assignments may include some evenings.

Qualifications

A Master’s Degree or higher in Biology or related field with 18 hours in Biology preferred. Evidence of thorough and accurate knowledge of discipline required. Previous teaching instruction in community college or secondary education preferred.

A Bachelor’s degree with 18 credit hours in graduate level organismal or pathophysiological course work also considered.

Salary/Benefits

Competitive salary. Participation in college Flexible Benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, optional insurances, and reimbursement accounts. Other benefits include: income protection insurance; matching annuity; SCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents; annual and sick leave allowances and participation in social security (FICA) and state retirement programs (KPERS).

Salary Range: Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Position Status

Full-Time

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Start Date

Fall 2026

Additional Information

To be considered, all the following materials must be submitted to the address below:

• Completed and signed Seward County Community College application.
• Cover letter.
• Resume with three references.
• Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable for the application, if hire official will be required within 30 days of hire).

(Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated to determine equivalency to U.S. standards).

If employed, official transcripts will be required within 30 days. (Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated to determine equivalency to U.S. standards).

Mailing Address:

Human Resources Office
Biology Instructor
Seward County Community College
PO Box 1137
Liberal KS 67901-1137

More information about Seward County Community College can be found at www.sccc.edu.

The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are usually conducted on campus by the search committee. Additional interviews and/or teaching demonstrations may be required.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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