Biology Part-Time Instructor Faculty

$1,010 - $1,100/Yr

Truckee Meadows Community College - Reno, NV

Part-time - Entry Level

Reno, NV

Educational Services

About the position

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part-Time Faculty to teach courses in biology for the Department of Biology and Public Health. The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary Part-Time Faculty teaching assignments. We seek a diverse pool of candidates to teach in-person, online, or hybrid courses when PT Faculty vacancies occur. Applications are always welcome, and qualified candidates are contacted when teaching opportunities become available. Part-Time Faculty are an essential part of TMCC operations and they continually make a positive impact on our students' lives. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, Part-Time Faculty teach course content; assess student learning; stay current in their teaching field; actively refer students to supportive college resources; complete professional development; use current technology; and maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct. Part-Time Faculty in the Department of Biology and Public Health teach a variety of courses, based on staffing and program needs. Some examples include: BIOL 100: General Biology for Nonmajors, BIOL 190A: Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology, BIOL 223/224: Human Anatomy and Physiology I, II.

Responsibilities

• Teach course content under the supervision of the Department Chair.
• Assess student learning.
• Stay current in their teaching field.
• Actively refer students to supportive college resources.
• Complete professional development.
• Use current technology.
• Maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct.

Requirements

• Minimum of Master's degree in Biology or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Desire to work in a diverse academic environment with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teaching.
• Ability to connect available courses with instructors' unique expertise.
• Willingness to participate in professional development workshops.

Benefits

• Paid Orientation for Part-Time Faculty.
• Paid professional development training.
• Tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid.
• Longevity payments based on years of service.
• Access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for eligible faculty.