Tenure Track Faculty, Biology

Location: College-Wide (one position based at each campus: Western Campus, Eastern Campus, Metropolitan Campus, or Westshore)

Reports To: Assoc Dean, Nat Sci-W & S

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Standard College

Hours:

M-F, 8:30am-5pm;
Classes as Scheduled with Required Office Hours

Number of Openings: 4

Description:
Teaches a full range of courses including anatomy and physiology, microbiology, ecology/environmental courses, biological chemistry, and major and non-major biology. Other responsibilities include student conferences, maintaining office hours, and participating in course preparation and evaluation, continuing education and community services programs.

• Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
• Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
• Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions
• As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
• Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
• Compiles, administers and grades examinations
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
• Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
• May serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues
• May participate in campus and community events

• Master of Science Degree or higher in Biology or biological sciences with 18 graduate hours in Biology
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and pedagogy, teaching and instruction for students
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

• PhD in biological sciences
• Online teaching experience
• Community college teaching experience

This is a full-time tenure track faculty opportunity.The selected faculty member hired for this position could teach at any one ofthe College's campuses or sites.

Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2026.

Total Compensation & Benefits:
Target Hiring Rate/Salary: $58,165 with B.A. plus 30 semester hours (45quarter credits) or M.A. degree
;
Education less than or more than stated will affect minimum salary. This salary reflects a nine (9) month contract period.

Faculty can work during summer sessions to earn additional wages.
This offer includes a comprehensive and flexible benefits package comprised of paid time off, affordable medical/dental/vision plan coverage, disability benefits, life/accidental/critical illness insurance,State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options. Coverage for dependents, spouses and domestic partners is also available.

Special

Note:

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.