Biology Professor

Biology Professor

The department of Biological & Physical Sciences at Grayson College is seeking to fill a full-time faculty position in Biology. The successful candidate will teach lower-division undergraduate lecture and laboratory classes in microbiology, anatomy and physiology, general biology, and nutrition. Summer teaching assignments may be available but are not guaranteed. This position instructs in a variety of settings and formats, including dual credit, online, hybrids, distance learning, and occasionally weekend/evenings.

Salary: Based on the Grayson College 2025-2026 Faculty Salary scale, click here for details.

• Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
• Teaches at least 15 SCHS of Biology courses per long semester; meets classes as assigned and provides assistance to students outside of class.
• Works as a team member in the Biological & Physical Sciences Department; complies with the "faculty responsibilities" as outlined in the Faculty Handbook and the College's Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Develops and updates curriculum as updated by the State of Texas, participates in college committees and assists in registration, advisement and recruiting of students.
• Contributes to the campus assessment process by measuring and reporting student learning outcomes as directed to meet THECB Core Objectives and SACSCOC requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available. Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only. Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year. Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year. Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day. Tuition- FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of full Grayson College tuition amount.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in the area of biology from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree or higher with 18 hours of graduate courses in biology from an accredited college or university.
• Previous successful experience teaching in discipline at a high school, university and/or community college is required.
• Experience tracking student learning outcomes, analyzing resultant data, and implementing improvement plans is required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to engage students in the learning process and proven commitment to student success.
• Collegial attitude with college community as well as outside entities.
• Excellent computer and multimedia skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

To be considered for this position you must submit: Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if hired.), A completed Grayson College Application Cover letter CV Sample composition syllabus Teaching philosophy Three professional references. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check and three professional references.

GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW. The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.