Life Sciences Associate Faculty

Life Sciences at Everett Community College emphasizes the study of living systems at multiple levels, from molecules and cells to ecosystems, while building practical problem-solving and research skills. Students gain analytical abilities, a strong understanding of the scientific process, and effective scientific communication skills. Courses prepare students for transfer into four-year degrees in biology, health science, pre-medicine, and related fields through a strong foundation in theory and hands‑on laboratory experience.

Coursework emphasizes conceptual understanding, data analysis, and application of biological principles to real‑world problems.

Examples of courses taught include:

• BIOL& 100:
  Survey of Biology
• BIOL& 231:
  Human Anatomy
• ENVS& 101:
  Introduction to Environmental Science

Title: Life Sciences Associate Faculty

Salary: $19,015/quarter at 100% course load*

Department: Life Sciences

Reports To: Associate Dean of Natural Sciences

Position Number: Instructional Associate Faculty

Hybrid Work: This position is eligible for hybrid work location, per Everett Community College’s Telework Policy

* Courses vary in credits/load. For example, one 5 credit lecture course would be 33.33% course load, or $6,338.42/quarter.

* Please review Appendix D (page 68) of the AFT Contract for full salary information.

* Additional compensation may be available for courses that meet high wage / high demand criteria.

• Foster an equitable, anti‑racist, and culturally inclusive learning environment and demonstrate an awareness of the experiences and needs of the current student population
• Develop curriculum, prepare, modify and deliver teaching/learning activities designed to maximize student learning and foster inclusive excellence.
• Teach courses in accordance with the course record, course syllabus, approved student learning objectives, and quarterly course schedules. Design and/or deliver course assignments, learning activities and assessments that enable students to meet the course’s stated learning outcomes.
• Develop a current course syllabus using the College’s inclusive syllabus template and submit it to the Instruction Office prior to the start of the quarter.
• At the course level, assess student work using appropriate methodologies that promote further learning; at the department or program level; at the program or department level, disaggregate, review and assess student learning outcomes with the goal of continuous improvement and reduction of opportunity gaps.
• Complete summative evaluations of student work during the College’s scheduled finals week; submit final grades by the designated deadline
• Create and maintain department and student records in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Refer students to college services, community agencies and other professionals as appropriate.
• Establish, post, and maintain regularly scheduled office hours for consultation with students.

• Stay current in relevant best practices, emerging topics, and research.

• Complete annual trainings as required by state and federal law and the College as identified by the College. Associate Faculty will be compensated for trainings required by the College.
• Maintain certification and/or licensure required by the College in the performance of the faculty member’s assignment.

• By mutual agreement, compensation may be available for participation in the following:
• Opening week activities, meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Faculty forum.
• Annual graduation ceremony in June.
• Serving on committees.
• Department, division and college meetings and be involved in department, division and college matters.
• Maintain regular office hours for consultation with students.
• Advise students in their course selections, programs, and pathways.

• The leadership of the College has the right to assign faculty duties to faculty members.
• Faculty may be assigned non‑faculty duties including, but not limited to, administrative functions, leadership of college initiatives, or other specially assigned duties.

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