Instructor - Biology (Spring 2027- Tenure Track)

About the role

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community's college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment. The College is looking for exceptional colleagues. We seek candidates with: (1) an understanding of the college mission and teaching experience in a comprehensive community college; (2) a focus on student success in a learner-centered environment; and (3) a willingness to use technology to support learning in the academic setting, including on-line instruction and assessment of student learning outcomes. MVCC is seeking to fill two full-time, ten-month Instructor positions in the School of STEM-Transfer. These positions will provide instruction for biology courses with one position expected to focus on Microbiology, and both to include the Introduction to Biology sequence for science majors, and Human Life Science non-majors classes, with the possibility of teaching other classes depending upon the candidate’s background. Full-time faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Courses may be taught in a traditional classroom and online formats. This position may include both daytime and evening classes on our Utica and/or Rome campuses. Other specific assignments will be made based on the individual's academic qualifications and program needs. We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.

Location: Utica, NY

Responsibilities

• Teach contracted biology courses (including Microbiology, Introduction to Biology sequence for science majors, Human Life Science non-majors classes, and other courses as appropriate)
• Participate in program assessment and curriculum development
• Provide student advisement
• Facilitate student experiences
• Recruit for the program
• Serve on various School and College Committees

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Biology or related discipline
• College teaching experience
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis; VISA sponsorship is not available
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Community college teaching experience with a wide variety of students

Skills

Willingness to use technology to support learning, including online instruction and assessment of student learning outcomes.

Pay

Salary: $55,364

Schedule

Full-Time, 10-Month position; may include daytime and evening classes on the Utica and/or Rome campuses.