Instructor of Biology (Temp)

Job Summary

This is a 9-month, temp contract position. The instructor will perform day-to-day operations of the instructional programs in Biology and/or Anatomy & Physiology. Faculty member will also provide advisement to students, participate in college committees and campus activities, and develop coursework as needed.

Job Duties

• Teach courses and labs as scheduled.
  • Teaching duties to be divided as needed among General Biology I & II, Microbiology, or Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II.
  • Maintain regular office hours as set by the college.
  • Prepare Master Course Syllabi.
  • Serve on college committees when elected or appointed.
  • Provide a grade evaluation on each student’s performance in a fashion and frequency required by the college.
  • Make recommendations to the dean or their designee regarding curriculum additions, deletions or revisions.
  • Participate in course and program-level assessment activities.
  • Participate in department, division, and institutional initiatives.
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuous quality improvement in student instruction and professional role development.
  • Serve as a faculty mentor to students.
  • Demonstrate commitment to the community college concept and team management principles.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in biology, biological sciences, anatomy/physiology, biochemistry, bioengineering, biomedical science, botany, aquatic biology, integrative biology, marine biology, microbiology, cellular or molecular biology, genetics, or zoology from an accredited institution.
• -OR-
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 18 graduate hours in any of the above disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience in higher education, preferably at a community college.
• Prior experience teaching general biology and human anatomy & physiology.
• Prior experience teaching at off-campus locations.
• Familiarity with the mission and role of the community college in higher education.
• Ability to work with diverse students, including non-traditional students and dual-enrolled high school students.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing at times.
• Prolonged screen time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Repetitive Movement.

Pay Rate

$44,994 - $53,992 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience, which is defined by the current compensation plan.)

Position Close Date

Open until filled

Special Instructions To Applicants

To be considered for this position, you must submit an application, resume, cover letter, and a copy of your transcripts. Applications submitted without all three required documents will be removed from consideration until they have been resubmitted with the missing materials. A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.