Tenure Track Faculty, Biology
About the role
Department: Biology. Location: College‑Wide (one position based at each campus: Western Campus, Eastern Campus, Metropolitan Campus, or Westshore). Reports to: Assoc Dean, Nat Sci‑W & S. Recruitment type: External/Internal. Employment type: Full‑time faculty (union position). Number of openings: 4.
Responsibilities
- Teaches a full range of courses including anatomy and physiology, microbiology, ecology/environmental courses, biological chemistry, and major and non‑major biology.
- Holds student conferences and maintains office hours.
- Participates in course preparation and evaluation, continuing education and community services programs.
- Prepares and delivers lectures on discipline‑specific topics.
- Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers.
- Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
- Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.
- Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records.
- Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions.
- Advises students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues as needed.
- Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Compiles, administers and grades examinations.
- Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
- May serve on academic or administrative committees dealing with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues.
- May participate in campus and community events.
Requirements
- Master of Science degree or higher in Biology or biological sciences with 18 graduate hours in Biology.
- Teaching experience.
- Must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of the assigned campus.
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent).
- Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills.
- Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.
Qualifications
- Preferred: PhD in biological sciences.
- Preferred: Online teaching experience.
- Preferred: Community college teaching experience.
Pay
Target hiring rate/salary: $58,165 for candidates with a B.A. plus 30 semester hours (45 quarter credits) or an M.A. degree; education less than or more than stated will affect minimum salary. This salary reflects a nine‑month contract period. Faculty can work during summer sessions to earn additional wages.
Benefits
Comprehensive and flexible benefits package includes paid time off, affordable medical/dental/vision plan coverage, disability benefits, life/accidental/critical illness insurance, State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options. Coverage for dependents, spouses and domestic partners is also available.
Schedule
Standard college hours: Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am‑5 pm;