Biology Instructor

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Opens:

Closes: 10/16/2026

Full Time

• Master’s Degree in Biology or a related field or a Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in biology courses.
• Excellent communication, both oral and written, skills necessary. Must be efficient in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). Applicants not meeting these minimum requirements will not be considered for this position.

• PhD in Biology.
• Graduate courses specific to microbiology.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

The incumbent in this job is expected to assist the College in achieving its mission and purpose. Customer focus, college service, and a willingness to assist as needed are expectations for all employees.

Mastery of Subject Matter:

• Demonstrate comprehensive, current, and evidence-based expertise in General Biology and Microbiology, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of scientific advances, best practices, and emerging trends in the biological sciences.
• Exhibit the ability to critically interpret, analyze, and evaluate foundational concepts, theories, and research in General Biology and Microbiology, translating complex material into meaningful learning experiences for students.
• Effectively connect biological principles to related disciplines—such as healthcare, public health, biotechnology, and environmental science—enhancing interdisciplinary understanding and real-world relevance.
• Show strong competency in laboratory and applied settings, including microbiology and biology laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and the integration of hands-on and clinical-style experiences that support student skill development.

Teaching Performance:

• Teach assigned courses in alignment with the published curriculum and college guidelines, contributing meaningfully to FTCC’s mission of student success and academic excellence.
• Create clear, engaging syllabi and course materials for each section, ensuring students understand expectations, learning outcomes, and pathways to success.
• Design and deliver dynamic learning experiences that bring course content to life and inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and mastery of key concepts.
• Adapt instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, support student retention, and connect students with academic resources and support services when needed.
• Partner with the Department Chairperson or Program Coordinator to continuously enhance instructional programs—contributing ideas related to curriculum innovation, instructional methods, delivery formats, laboratory and classroom resources, and emerging technologies.
• Stay current in the discipline and in teaching practice by integrating new instructional approaches, technologies, and evidence-based strategies into face-to-face and virtual classrooms.
• Contribute to the development of new courses and the ongoing refinement of existing offerings to ensure relevance, rigor, and alignment with workforce and transfer pathways.
• Cultivate welcoming, inclusive, and engaging learning environments—both in-person and online—where students feel supported, challenged, and motivated to succeed.

Mastery of Instructional Technology:

• Leverage current and emerging technologies to create engaging, interactive learning experiences that enhance student understanding and success across all course formats.
• Demonstrate confidence and fluency with essential computer applications and instructional technologies to support effective teaching and communication.
• Design and maintain well-organized, student-friendly course sites for all assigned courses within FTCC’s learning content management system, Canvas.
• Ensure all online…