Instructor in Biological Sciences – (FAC3074) In person

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions –

• Teach courses (lecture and laboratory) in Cell/Molecular Biology and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Teaching assignments may include teaching via alternative delivery systems such as online.
• Plan, implement, and sponsor appropriate activities to supplement instruction.
• Assist in selecting textbooks, developing curricula, completing reports, tracking and entering assessment data.
• Maintain evaluation and attendance records as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Maintain skills in teaching methods and course development as recommended by HutchCC.
• Participate, as possible, in faculty development activities at the college and within state and regional organizations.
• Serve actively on institutional committees.
• Maintain records and files as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

Secondary –

• May advise prospective and enrolled students in the appropriate curricula.
• May mentor honors students.
• May sponsor co-curricular activities such as Biology Club.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chairperson or the Vice President of Academic Affairs or as specified in the local Master Agreement.

• Master’s degree in Biology, Biology Education or a biological field required.
• Evidence of effective biology teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Incorporate study skills, adult learning theory, and teaching/learning strategies to improve student persistence and retention.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty and other HutchCC stakeholders.
• Plan, revise, and update curricula.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender and disabilities populations.
• Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.
• Attentive to detail, to accurately follow written and oral instructions, and to work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and willingness to collaborate.
• Physical requirements include excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light/indoor work environment.
• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

The salary is determined per the 2026-27 Hiring Salary Schedule in the local HutchCC Master Agreement. This full-time faculty position is nine months annual (based on contract renewal), due process rights eligible, benefit eligible, and exempt.

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HutchCC reserves the right to revise or change job responsibilities as the need occurs. This position announcement does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; rather, it is a clarification of the responsibilities of the position. This job description may be changed at any time by the HutchCC administration.