Biology Instructor

Statement of Primary Purpose

Instruction in assigned Biology classes through the Jackson Campus and online

Anticipated Start:
Fall 2026 (August 3, 2026)

Faculty, Exempt, Full Time

Direction received:
Receives guidance and direction from the natural sciences department chair; receives direct supervision from the dean of arts and sciences.

Direction given:
No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others or program administration.

• Teach Biology courses.
• Teach a course load consistent with college workload policy.
• Teach in online, hybrid, hyflex, and seat-based modalities, based on departmental needs.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Stay current in the subject matter through professional development, professional organizations, and professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Facilitate the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• Incorporate relevant general education competencies into assignments and assessments.
• Develop, update, and share course syllabi in a timely manner

• Establish meaningful student learning outcomes for courses.
• Develop and implement methods that measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, and provide feedback on student work promptly to promote learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, and submit grade records according to established deadlines.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

• Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus, multi-modality environment.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with science department colleagues to ensure success science courses and students.
• Serve on college, division, and program committees as assigned.
• Participate in meetings and events required by the college, division, and program administrators.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators.
• Support and collaborate with both part-time and full-time colleagues.
• Contribute to departmental and divisional curriculum development processes.
• Assist in selection and ordering of equipment, supplies, and textbooks.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies.
• Demonstrate productive interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators.
• Support science-related college grant activities as needed.

• Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.
• Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate processes.
• Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the college and its constituents.
• Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs.
• Participate in recruitment, advising, and retention of students.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the college mission.

Required:

Master's degree in Biology, or Master's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate-level hours in Biology.

Preferred:
Master’s degree in Biology with graduate hours in human anatomy and physiology. At…