Biology Instructor

WSRE • Pensacola, FL

10d • $42,250 - $53,000

About The Position

The Biology Instructor is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The successful candidate will primarily teach non-major and major Biology courses and labs, emphasizing anatomy and physiology and/or microbiology, and may be assigned other courses. The position requires effective teaching and advising of diverse students, strong oral and written communication, and commitment to the comprehensive state college mission. Teaching assignments may be at multiple campuses and include day, evening, and distance-learning instruction.

The instructor prepares course plans and materials, delivers subject matter effectively, monitors student attendance and progress, participates in departmental and College committees and curriculum development, supports student-retention activities, participates in textbook selection, assesses student learning outcomes, and engages in service and professional development activities. The position reports to the Department Head, Natural Sciences.

The minimum qualification is 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 is required. Applicants must meet the employment eligibility requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes; a Florida Department of Law Enforcement-approved background check will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The preferred qualifications are 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.

The salary range for a 9-month contract is $42,250–$48,250 for a master’s degree and $47,000–$53,000 for a doctoral degree. Entry salary depends on degree classification and credited experience. Applications are accepted until the position is filled; application review begins November 9, 2026, and materials received by November 8, 2026, receive full consideration. Supplemental materials must be submitted electronically through the Workday applicant portal.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Biology or a closely related field, including at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline, from an institution with accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College.
• Successful results of a criminal background check and compliance with the employment eligibility requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes.
• Effective teaching and advising of diverse students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to the comprehensive state college mission.

Nice To Haves

• A 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 laboratory sections, primarily with an emphasis in anatomy and physiology and/or microbiology.
• Advise diverse students.
• Prepare course plans and instructional materials.
• Effectively deliver subject matter content.
• Monitor student attendance and progress.
• Participate in departmental and College committees.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Support activities that foster student retention.
• Participate in textbook selection.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Participate in 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 from the first day of employment for employees in established, eligible positions.
• 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