Biology Tenure Track Faculty

Description

Olympic College is recruiting to fill a full-time, tenure-track Biology faculty position at our Bremerton, Washington campus. This position will begin in the Fall Quarter 2026.

• Salary: $81,176 - $112,865 annually
• Department/Division: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
• Supervisor: Dean of STEM
• Proposed
  
  Start Date:
  
  Fall Quarter 2026 (September)

This position is subject to include additional salary adjustment to meet industry standards according to the current Association of Higher Education Collective Bargaining Agreement and Memorandums of Understanding.

• Provide quality instruction in Biology at the Bremerton campus.
• Provide high-quality, enthusiastic instruction, including related preparation and grading.
• Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office as requested.
• Teach assigned courses in accordance with the college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and any departmental guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of students and complete forms and records as required.
• Maintain clear and punctual communication with students, faculty, and staff.
• Attend faculty, department, and division meetings.
• Complete related responsibilities as per the current collective bargaining agreement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

• Master’s degree in Biology required.
• Related Master’s degree with substantial graduate-level Biology coursework may be considered.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft applications.

• Successful experience teaching Biology at a College or University.
• Experience with Learning Management System software such as Canvas.

• Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm.
• Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teach students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career.
• Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement.
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as well as military veterans.
• Support diversity in higher education through the application of culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voices, as well as by contributing through actions.
• Foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate.
• Demonstrate success in incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals to maintain effective and positive working relationships.
• Collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team.
• Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services, including the use of the College-approved learning management system.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

This is a full-time faculty position contracted on an annual basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. The salary listed is a range based on per month for the quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE).

Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments may be a part of the instructional…