Biology Instructor

Fayetteville Technical Community College ( FTCC ) invites passionate and dedicated educators to apply for a full-time General Biology and Microbiology Instructor position. In this role, you will play a key part in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals and supporting students pursuing transfer to four-year institutions. You will bring biology and microbiology to life through engaging, hands‑on instruction in modern classrooms and fully equipped laboratory spaces, while also leveraging online, hybrid, blended, and in‑person formats to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners.

As a faculty member, you will provide students with a strong foundation in the biological sciences, fostering critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and a love of learning that prepares them for academic and career success. You will engage learners in a dynamic, student‑centered environment, emphasizing active learning, collaboration, and real‑world laboratory experiences.

FTCC is deeply committed to innovation, equity, and student success, highlighted by our “one‑college” model designed to expand educational access for students of all backgrounds. Join a vibrant, collaborative faculty community where interdisciplinary learning, academic excellence, and student empowerment are at the heart of everything we do—and where your teaching, mentorship, and leadership can make a lasting impact on students’ lives.

• Inspiring Teaching Across Formats:
  Bring General Biology and Microbiology to life through engaging, high‑quality instruction delivered in in‑person, online, hybrid, and, blended formats. This role embraces innovative teaching strategies and inclusive pedagogy to meet the diverse learning styles, backgrounds, and goals of today’s students, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and academic confidence.
• Advising for Student Success:
  Serve as a pivotal guide for students in the Associate in Science program, helping them clarify and achieve their educational and transfer goals. Through personalized, intentional advising and close collaboration with student services, you will empower students to make informed decisions, stay on track, and successfully navigate their academic journeys.
• Laboratory-Centered
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with lab coordinators and fellow science faculty to design and implement innovative, hands‑on laboratory experiences. Utilize shared instructional spaces, simulations, and emerging technologies that mirror professional scientific environments, providing students with authentic, real‑world learning opportunities.
• State-of-the-Art Teaching Labs:
  Work in fully equipped laboratory spaces featuring benchtop microscopes, biosafety cabinets, and flexible modular workstations designed for collaborative student research and inquiry‑based learning. Dedicated laboratory technicians support lab preparation, setup, maintenance, and safety compliance, allowing you to focus on high‑impact teaching and student engagement.
• Diverse and Collaborative Faculty Environment:
  Join a team of committed, innovative, and diverse faculty who prioritize interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and fostering a supportive community focused on student success.
• Innovative Curriculum Development:
  Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the biology curriculum, ensuring courses reflect current best practices, cutting‑edge scientific knowledge, and the needs of diverse learners.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, or a closely related discipline (Ph.D. preferred), providing a strong foundation of expertise to inspire and guide students.
• Proven experience teaching General Biology and Microbiology, including the design and delivery of engaging,…