Biology Community College Faculty
About The Position
North Hennepin Community College, one of the most diverse and vibrant two-year colleges in Minnesota, is accepting applications for one (1) full-time, unlimited, Biology Faculty . The Biology Department at NHCC is an engaged faculty interested in delivering the highest level of instruction to our students. Faculty members work as a team to consistently deliver content to students interested in pursuing their AS in Biology, as well as other professional programs in the allied health sciences. In partnership with Bemidji State University, students can earn their baccalaureate degree in Biology at the NHCC campus. See more at: NHCC Biology Transfer Pathway AS The successful candidate will: Be dedicated to excellence in teaching and have the desire to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. Be committed to student success and persistence. Teach with an inclusive and equity-minded approach. Teach a broad spectrum of biology courses (lecture and laboratory). Teach in-person as well as alternative delivery modes, including asynchronous online and hybrid formats. Develop and revise instructional and assessment materials. Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes. Participate in department, division, and college matters through service on committees and attendance at regular meetings. Maintain continued professional development in Biology as well as in the areas of teaching and learning. Be flexible to teach during day, evening, and weekends.
Requirements
- Master's degree with a major in Biology, or Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in Biology.
- Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for this position.
- Teaching Philosophy Statement (no more than two (2) pages)
- Current curriculum vita or resume.
- Transcripts: valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date; your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Biology.
- Experience as a primary instructor teaching a variety of college-level Biology courses with laboratory.
- Experience teaching Ecology or Environmental Science courses.
- Familiarity or willingness to teach Microbiology.
- Experience teaching undergraduates in a community college setting.
- Evidence of commitment to student success and persistence.
- Experience with learner outcomes assessment and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to educate adult learners, multi-lingual learners, students with disabilities, and international students.
- Experience serving diverse and historically underserved populations.
- Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Working knowledge of alternative instructional techniques and delivery methods such as online education, education platforms (D2L Brightspace), active learning strategies, etc.
Responsibilities
- Teach a broad spectrum of biology courses (lecture and laboratory).
- Teach in-person as well as alternative delivery modes, including asynchronous online and hybrid formats.
- Develop and revise instructional and assessment materials.
- Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Participate in department, division, and college matters through service on committees and attendance at regular meetings.
- Maintain continued professional development in Biology as well as in the areas of teaching and learning.
- Be flexible to teach during day, evening, and weekends.
Benefits
- health insurance (95% employer paid single premium or 90% employer paid family premium)
- life insurance
- optional dental, short-and long-term disability and long-term care insurance
- paid personal and sick leave
- defined benefits and defined contribution (401(a) retirement plans)
- tuition waiver for employees and dependents
- optional 457 and 403(b) retirement savings plans
- 11 paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
- a Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
- pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
- employer paid life insurance
- short and long term disability
- professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
