Biology Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Rochester Hills, MI

4d•$43,067 - $94,542

About The Position

Rochester Community and Technical College is seeking a passionate and forward thinking faculty member to join our Biology department. Join a college that values innovation, collaboration, and student success. Bring your expertise to the classroom. Salary Range: Current Salary Range is $43,067 to $94,542. Placement within the range depends on an evaluation of education and experience. A faculty member’s work assignment includes a number of diverse professional responsibilities. Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core of the faculty work assignment. Additionally, professional development and service to the college are the other core components of a faculty member’s work assignment. A faculty member will plan to engage in such activities as: student advising, course evaluation, classroom preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee assignments, classroom research and community service as part of overall work assignment. Established in 1915, RCTC is the largest higher education provider in the fastest-growing city in Minnesota, serving more than 7,500 students a year in credit courses and nearly 4,000 in non-credit continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines the best in liberal arts, technical, and life-long learning with more than 70 credit-based programs and over 100 credential options. RCTC’s expansive 518-acre campus includes university partnerships, a diverse student body, and a vibrant student life program. RCTC provides a unique learning environment that offers the feel of a four-year university campus with the commitment to access and opportunity of a two-year college. RCTC is a member of Minnesota State—a higher education system that includes 24 two-year community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving more than 430,000 students. It is the fifth-largest higher education system of its kind in the United States.

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.
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Three (3) professional references
Unofficial transcript(s) with the ability to provide official transcripts upon hire

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience at the two-year college level.
Expertise in teaching anatomy and physiology.
Demonstrated commitment to quality instruction and continuous improvement.
Experience in assessment of student learning that includes a variety of summative and formative strategies.
Experience in or demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and equity-focused working and learning environment.
Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and values of community and technical colleges.
Exceptional team player who is willing to devote time to students and the department.

Responsibilities

Classroom teaching
Contacts with students
Professional development
Service to the college
Student advising
Course evaluation
Classroom preparation
Evaluation of student performance
Committee assignments
Classroom research
Community service

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
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
Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents