Biology Instructor; Tenure Track

Job Title: Tenure Track Faculty Instructor – Biology

Location: Coos and Curry Counties, and online/remote

FTE: Full Time, 10‑month/175 days, Per Federation Contract

Department: Instruction

Salary: Per Federation Contract

Reports To: Dean of Instruction and Vice President of Instruction

Physical Requirements: Enclosed

Exemption Status: Exempt

Revision Date: May 2026

First Consideration will be given to applicants who apply by June 7th, 2026.

This position is open until filled. This position is for the 2026‑2027 Academic Year (Sept 2026).

• Teach a range of biology classes: introductory Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology. Provide instruction in groups and individually using lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology‑enhanced delivery, and distance delivery. Adapt materials to meet needs of diverse learners.
• Collaborate with the Instructional Dean and faculty to develop or modify course content, objectives, standards, instructional methods, and degree/certificate programs.

• Engage in professional development, attend conferences, and stay current in subject area and teaching techniques.
• Participate in committees and institutional duties per the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
• Advise students as assigned: meet at least once per term, assist in goal setting, program requirements, schedule, progress, and provide records.
• Participate in recruitment and retention activities, including outreach to high schools, colleges, agencies.
• Support leadership in departmental goals, accreditation, continuous improvement, assessment, mission fulfillment.
• Attend student convocation ceremony each academic year.

Perform other duties and special projects as required or assigned.

• Master’s degree in biology or related field from an accredited institution (recognition per ORS 348.609); official transcripts required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience.
• Mastery of subject area, ability to evaluate student programs and develop curriculum materials.
• Knowledge of teaching methods for diverse learners; ability to adapt instruction.
• Collaborative ability with faculty and staff at all levels; teamwork with Instructional Deans, presidents, industry partners.
• Effective written communication in English.
• Willingness to teach/coach at varied hours.
• Strong planning, organization, time management.
• Computer literacy: word processing, spreadsheets, databases; ability to access student information and provide advising via video/online.

• College‑level teaching experience.
• Experience in adult instruction.
• Demonstrated independent and professional instruction and curriculum development.
• Ability to work with wide range of student ages, backgrounds, academic preparedness.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring.

• Must reside in the State of Oregon; out‑of‑state employment not supported.
• Final candidates subject to criminal background check.

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Eligible veterans may use preference per ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; documentation required at time of application.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

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The job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor as a description of all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.