Associate Professor, Biological Sciences

Associate Professor, Biological Sciences

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This is a regular full-time, Bargaining Unit teaching position on track for continuing contract. The standard contract length is 164 days; however, other contract lengths may be available depending on department needs. Assigned campus locations may vary due to enrollment. The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2026.

• Teaching and supporting student learning
• Developing curriculum
• Supporting college policies and procedures
• Participating in department and college activities and committees including graduation
• Attending college wide meetings and trainings at various campuses and locations

• plans, organizes, and teaches biological sciences classes as assigned.
• Makes use of professional growth opportunities, including but not limited to the Seminole State Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.
• Incorporates teaching strategies relevant to academic discipline that foster student learning, success and retention.
• Engages students and supports student learning success in and beyond the classroom.
• Maintains required office hours to provide assistance to students, both individually and in small groups. Counsels students in matters relating to academic progress.
• Works with other faculty in support of curriculum improvement as appropriate to promote students’ success and mastery of course and program competencies.
• Complies with College policies and procedures in accordance with required deadlines.
• Participates in day, evening, and weekend program staffing as required. Assigned campus location may vary due to enrollment.
• Participates in committee work as requested.
• Contributes to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
• Works with other College departments to engage community partners that support the College Mission and Vision.
• Performs all site and position specific responsibilities as assigned. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, ordering and maintaining necessary supplies and equipment; participating in discipline related student activities (e.g. Brain Bowl) and attends graduation.
• Maintains current licensure (if applicable) and knowledge of discipline and teaching methods.

1. Master’s degree in Biology

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Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the following qualifying fields:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Biomedical Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Botany
• Conservation Biology
• Ecology
• Environmental Science
• Genetics
• Marine Biology
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Pharmacology (with a Biology emphasis)
• Zoology

2. Documented experience teaching General Biology at the college level.

• Demonstrated understanding of the learning centered approach to teaching.
• Experience utilizing technology and innovative pedagogy to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.
• Documented experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology and/or Microbiology at the college level.

• A personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction at Seminole State College.
• English reading, writing, and speaking skills at the native level of fluency.
• Understanding of and commitment to the use of instructional technology.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous demeanor.

• Works in a classroom/office/laboratory environment.
• May be required to travel between campuses and other local destinations.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference.

The starting salary is $46,697.00 – $68,082 commensurate with related…