Biology Instructor

Biology Instructor

Position Information

Posting Number - 2012512P

Position Title
- Biology Instructor

Position Number - 2012039PD

Job Type
- Regular

Accountability Objective
- The instructor (faculty member) will provide instruction in the appropriate field and maintain designated office hours. Additionally, the instructor will assist with developing curriculum, syllabus and provide instructional materials and personal insight to provide students with the most optimum opportunity to learn a particular course of study.

Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in biology or related field. In-depth knowledge of subject matter to be taught. Commitment to excellence in teaching. Experience in Anatomy or Microbiology, not general biology.

Desired Qualifications
- College level teaching experience. Previous experience with retention of at-risk students. Previous experience/training in non-traditional teaching techniques. Demonstrated participation in committees and institutional building activities.

Weeks

Hours per Week

Full-Time/ Part-Time
- Full Time

Minimum Compensation - $53,861

Open Date - 07/09/2026

First Consideration By - 07/20/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
- Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Danville Area Community College
- Please follow the links to access the following:
Campus Map – (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Benefit Information –  Part-Time Positions – Only eligible for Paid Leave according to the PLAWA Act.

Essential Job Function

Essential Job Function
- Possess a wide range of knowledge, talents, and skills to facilitate making learning factual and enjoyable to the students.

Essential Job Function
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement a course of study and daily lesson plans.

Essential Job Function
- Recommend budgetary revisions, the selection of teaching materials, curriculum revisions, textbooks and supplies to the Division Dean.

Essential Job Function
- Keep abreast of the latest theories of learning through university training, in-service education and staff meetings, conferences and conventions approved by the College.

Essential Job Function
- Demonstrate enthusiasm in teaching performance and high expectations for all students.

Essential Job Function
- Effectively utilize the materials of the Learning Resources Center in teaching assignments.

Essential Job Function
- Implement teaching activities utilizing the approved course of study as a guide, a diversity of teaching techniques, procedures and resources (human and physical) to increase the mental, social, and physical growth of students.

Essential Job Function
- Develop and implement evaluation and assessment techniques that are appropriate and timely for each class.

Essential Job Function
- Must demonstrate respect for the needs of a diverse student population through humaneness and dedication to the education profession.

Essential Job Function
- Demonstrate proficiency in the latest technology. Willingness to incorporate technology in the classroom.

Essential Job Function
- Ability to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, and deans.

Essential Job Function
- Promote the College by participating internally on campus activities and committees and externally in the communities that it serves.

Essential Job Function
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills appropriate to the discipline's real world application in the workplace.

Essential Job Function
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Documents

Optional Documents