Instructor, CC; Biological Sciences

Position: Instructor, CC (Biological Sciences, 0086659)
Description

Title:

Instructor, CC (Biological Sciences)

Position Number: 0086659

Hiring Unit:
Hawaii Community College

Location:

Hilo

Date Posted:
February 19, 2026

Closing Date:
March 5, 2026

Salary Information: C2C09, Minimum $5,335.00 per month

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Tenure Track:
Tenure

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent

Funding:
General

Other

Conditions:

General funds, to begin approximately August 2026, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. Position may be converted from 9 to 11 months or 11 to 9 months based on operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Under general supervision, instruct students in transfer and non-transfer level General Biology, Botany, Microbiology, and Zoology.

* Workload involves in-person teaching but may include various off-campus locations island-wide, day or evening classes, weekend classes, and distance education classes using multiple teaching methodologies as assigned.

* Ensures all federal, state and university safety regulations and practices are promoted and followed to ensure a safe learning environment

* Work with lab assistant to maintain the lab with adequate supplies and equipment, ensure compliance with biosafety regulations for a biological science laboratory, compliance with OSHA, HIOSH, EPA regulation for chemical importation and chemical waste disposal.

* Prepares and revises course outcomes and participates in curriculum planning and assessment.

* Prepares, revises, and assesses course objectives and student learning outcomes at the course, program and college levels.

* Plans, organizes and carries out instructional and non-instructional assignments, including program assessment and reviews.

* Maintains a minimum of one office hour, in person, per week for each course taught.

* Conducts academic advising of students and assists in campus-related student activities.

* Mentors and advises students.

* Develops and maintains an approved program of professional self-improvement activities.

* Participates in department, college and community service, including but not limited to committee and recruitment activities as appropriate.

* Assists with/participates in campus related activities and in-service training.

* Engages in public service and professional/scholarly activities related to the profession.

* Demonstrated commitment to community college mission.

* Maintains current certifications if applicable.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Marine Biology, Molecular and/or Cell Biology, Zoology, Conservation Biology & Environmental Science, Ecology, Global Environmental Science, Natural Resources and Environmental Management, Biochemical Sciences, or any Life Sciences.

Desirable

Qualification:

* Teaching experience at the community college and/or university level in the Biological Sciences.

* Experience in course, laboratory, and curriculum development.

* Demonstrated ability to teach field courses.

* Familiarity with tropical island terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna.

* Experience with community college philosophy.

* Demonstrated ability to teach biological science labs.

* Experience with non-traditional teaching methods.

* Demonstrated ability to utilize advanced technology and distance education technology in teaching.

* Experience in course curriculum development.

* Familiarity with assessment techniques.

* Familiarity with biosafety regulations for biological science laboratories.

* Demonstrated ability to work with peers and students in a multi-cultural setting.

* Ability to communicate clearly.

* Experience leading or participating in student learning outcome assessment.

* Demonstrated commitment and/or experience promoting equity and a diverse workforce/academic environment.

* Demonstrated commitment and/or experience supporting the success of students.

Application Submission:
Click on the "Apply" button to complete an application and attach the following required documents (REDACT social security number and date of birth on all uploaded documents).

* Cover letter outlining how you meet minimum and desirable qualifications;

* Names and contact information of…