Anatomy & Physiology and/or Microbiology/General Biology Instructor

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Louisville, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Natural Sciences Division of Jefferson Community and Technical College has an anticipated opening for a full-time Biology instructor. This position will be responsible for full-time instruction in all or two of the following: General Biology & Laboratories, Microbiology & Laboratories, and/or Anatomy & Physiology with Laboratories. Jefferson Faculty are expected to teach in the format (fully on-site, hybrid, or online) or the location needed. The Biology Department at Jefferson Community & Technical College encourages strong emphasis on Active Learning Techniques in our classrooms. This approach to instruction results in less traditional lectures and more Inquiry Learning from students even in fully online sections. Instructors will be expected to Plan Active Learning and Inquiry Learning activities to implement during class time.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biology or a Master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in the Biology discipline.
• Successful candidates for the Anatomy & Physiology position must demonstrate academic preparation in that specific sub-discipline.
• Successful candidates for the Microbiology position must have earned graduate-level credit in a microbiology course.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of teaching experience including labs.
• Experience in, and understanding of the importance of, working with students.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Biology & Laboratories, Microbiology & Laboratories, and/or Anatomy & Physiology with Laboratories.
• Develop courses using modern pedagogical techniques that include student success, retention, and DEI activities.
• Maintain scheduled office hours for mentoring and coaching students.
• Use Blackboard Ultra for communication and feedback with students.
• Use Starfish in advising and instruction.
• Advise students on academic pathways and support registration.
• Engage in Internal Service as well as External/Community Service activities.
• Engage in Professional Development in discipline, teaching, advising, and all aspects of the faculty position and develop as an academic leader.
• Plan Active Learning and Inquiry Learning activities to implement during class time.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level