Instructor - Biology; Tenure Track

Position: Instructor - Biology (9-month Tenure Track)

Instructor – Biology (9‑month Tenure Track)

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We have an opening for a 9‑month tenure‑track Biology Faculty position at our Chattanooga State campus.

Our Purpose
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We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values
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• We cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment.
• We care about the well‑being of each other.
• We instill trust through integrity and transparency.
• We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.
• We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission
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We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students and their families, develop a talented workforce, and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

Position Summary

The role will be responsible for the following:

• Instruct Introduction to Biology 1 and 2 and General Biology 1 and 2 across day, evening, online, and on‑ground formats.
• Manage the classroom instructional process, evaluate students, monitor progress, assign grades, and maintain attendance and grade records.
• Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) and Faculty Feedback.
• Advise students on academic preparation, career goals, and retention.
• Maintain required classroom and office hours.

Essential Functions Teaching Excellence & Program Innovation

• Serve as a member of the Science Department within the Math and Sciences Division for the Teaching Excellence strategic theme.

Course & Curriculum Development

• Select texts and supplemental materials, including OER.
• Develop supplemental instructional resources.
• Use current technology in instruction in accordance with the college’s digital accessibility policy.
• Create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi.

Professional Growth

• Remain current within the field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas, and technologies.
• Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials.
• Attend scheduled college, divisional, and departmental professional development and in‑service activities and participate in the annual faculty evaluation process.

Service to Students

• Respect the rights of students and access to educational opportunities.
• Assist in recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of potential students.
• Assist in formal and informal placement activities for employment and/or transfer to four‑year institutions.
• Support student activities.

Service to the College and Community

• Assist in recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned.
• Participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes.
• Support and participate in college/division/department committees, organizations, and task forces.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues.
• Strengthen relationships between the college and the community through outreach activities.
• Attend required college, division, and department meetings.

Academic Advising

• Support the Academic Advising Center.
• Stay current with relevant Tennessee Transfer Pathways.
• Participate in regular reviews of relevant Tennessee Transfer Pathways.
• Assist with college-wide advising as needed.

Holistic Student Support

• Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom.
• Ensure services promote accessibility.
• Structure student experiences to ensure relevance in academic, student life, and co‑curricular activities.
• Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.

Fiscal Stewardship

• Supports responsible fiscal stewardship of the funds allocated to the Science Department.

Organizational Culture

• Embrace and promote the College’s goals related to organizational culture and community.
• Maintain an open, inviting, and professional office environment.

Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree in Biology from a regionally accredited institution or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching additional Biology courses in the…