Biology Instructor
About The Position
We are seeking a Biology Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to make a difference in the lives of our students. This teaching assignment is located on the Austin Campus. The instructor will be assigned to teach in a traditional classroom and lab format. Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to: Instructional planning and delivery; Teaching and facilitating student learning; Curriculum planning and development; Assessment of student performance; Classroom management; Maintenance of professional skills and credentials; Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees. The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with faculty and staff, demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessing student learning outcomes, participate in department meetings and college-wide committees, and maintain ongoing professional development activities.
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.
- In accordance with Board Procedure 3.32.1 , Part 8, faculty hired into unlimited positions have 6 full semesters to complete the Teaching and Learning Competency Requirements.
- Completing employment references and a driver’s license background check.
- Conform to Minnesota State’s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience and familiarity with different learning styles with the experience/ability to incorporate current technology into teaching methods, including online and distance learning strategies like D2L.
- Degree or significant training in education - OR - 3 years of successful full time (or equivalent) teaching experience.
- Willingness and ability to teach in-person and multi-modal courses as needed.
- Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
- Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.
Responsibilities
- Instructional planning and delivery
- Teaching and facilitating student learning
- Curriculum planning and development
- Assessment of student performance
- Classroom management
- Maintenance of professional skills and credentials
- Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees
- Work cooperatively with faculty and staff
- Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessing student learning outcomes
- Maintain ongoing professional development activities
Benefits
- Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
- Various investment options
- Dedicated professional development
- Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
