Biology Instructor

Pensacola State College • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

Pensacola State College is hiring a 9-month, tenure-track Biology Instructor, with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The instructor will primarily teach non-major and major Biology courses and labs, with an emphasis in anatomy and physiology and/or microbiology, and may be assigned other courses. Teaching assignments may involve multiple campuses, day or evening classes, and distance learning.

The successful candidate will teach and advise diverse students, prepare course plans and materials, deliver course content effectively, and monitor attendance and student progress. The role also includes departmental and College service, curriculum development, supporting student retention, selecting textbooks, assessing student learning outcomes, and participating in professional development and other service activities. The position reports to the Department Head, Natural Sciences.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in Biology or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline, from an institution accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College. A successful criminal background check meeting applicable Florida statutory requirements is required.

Preferred qualifications include a doctoral degree in Biology with an emphasis in anatomy and physiology and/or microbiology, and post-secondary teaching experience in introductory biology, general biology, microbiology, and anatomy and physiology courses.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biology or a closely related field, including at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline.
• Degree must be from an institution accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College.
• Successful criminal background check and compliance with applicable Florida background investigation requirements.
• Effective teaching and advising of diverse students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to the comprehensive state college mission.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Biology with an emphasis in anatomy and physiology and/or microbiology.
• Post-secondary teaching experience in introductory biology, general biology, microbiology, and anatomy and physiology courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned non-major and major Biology courses and labs, primarily with an emphasis in anatomy and physiology and/or microbiology; other courses may also be assigned.
• Effectively teach and advise diverse students.
• Prepare course plans and materials and deliver subject matter content effectively.
• Monitor student attendance and progress.
• Participate on departmental and College committees.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Support activities that foster student retention.
• Participate in the selection of textbooks.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Participate in other service and professional development activities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
• Florida Retirement System membership for eligible employees from the first day of employment.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition waivers.
• Educational opportunities.
• Paid sick leave.
• Additional leave types, which are position specific.

What This Job Offers

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