Biology Instructor - Non-Tenure Track - Spokane Community College

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities. This is a full-time, annualized (non-tenure track) position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $77,027 - $108,630 annually. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $108,630, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity. Annual salary is comprised of base salary plus any combination of academic year overload contracts, summer effort contracts, project stipends, student club advising stipends, and/or department chair program lead faculty stipends consistent with the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement between Spokane Colleges and the Association for Higher Education (AHE).

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Biology or related Life Sciences discipline from an accredited institution.
• Relevant graduate-level coursework in mammalian physiology, anatomy, cell biology, microbiology, and/or molecular biology.
• Previous experience in wet labs as an instructor, coordinator, or in a research capacity. This may include work in clinical or medical laboratories.
• Experience working with diverse individuals to include: historically underrepresented, nontraditional, economically disadvantaged, first-generation, and/or people with disabilities.
• Experience working as a contributing member of a team.
• Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.
• Ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution and the community/technical college system.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and working environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
• Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching face-to-face, online, and /or hybrid science courses.
• Previous experience in a modern teaching environment, including demonstrated use of technology-based course components (i.e., learning management systems) and effective online communication (i.e., Zoom, etc.).
• Experience in a community college setting as a student or employee.
• Experience participating in or leading student success initiatives and other scholarship devoted to the improvement of student learning and/or retention.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom and distance education modes, transfer-level classes in the disciplines of Biology and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Typical assignments will include General Biology and Human A&P, but could also include, but not be limited to, Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Organismal Biology, and/or Plant Biology.
• Assignment may include weekday, evening, online and/or hybrid courses in addition to fully in-person classes.
• Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not be limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback.
• Provides availability and accessibility to students for the purpose of academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility or other effective means of responsive and timely communication.
• Creates a teaching, learning and working environment that supports equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Faculty may advise student clubs or associations and/or work with students on research projects.
• Participates in district, division, department, or general faculty meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or committees, or other activities within the scope of the position.
• Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities.
• Works collaboratively with classified staff and faculty within the division.
• Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board
• TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan.
• Leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.

What This Job Offers

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