Biology Faculty

Overview

The in-person Biology Faculty member will teach assigned biology courses in traditional, hybrid, and online formats while supporting Odessa College’s mission to provide high-quality education, promote student success, and serve a diverse student population. The ideal candidate will be able to teach specialized biology courses such as Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Genetics; actively recruit and mentor students in the Biology program;

and guide them toward academic and professional success. Odessa College was recognized among the nation’s top five community colleges for student achievement by the Aspen Institute’s Rising Star Award in 2017, underscoring the college’s ongoing commitment to educational excellence and innovation.

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college including College
  
  NOW® Academy (Dual Credit) classes.
• Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
• Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.
• Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives.
• By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.
• Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity.
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.
• Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner.
• Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means.
• Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair.
• Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair.
• Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community.
• Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements.
• Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs.
• Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree with 18 or more graduate hours in Biology from a regionally accredited institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the use of current and emerging technologies for instruction.
• Ability to teach all courses in the Biology curriculum.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and empower students to succeed.

Annual Salary $60,861-$70,228

Hiring range

Work Hours

Work Hours College Work Hours, assignment may include evening or weekend hours.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764