Biology Part-Time Instructor Faculty

Nevada System of Higher Education

7d • Hybrid

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 pool of qualified 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. Classes may be taught online asynchronously or in-person at the Dandini campus.

Requirements

• Minimum of Master’s degree in Biology or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• The desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they begin employment.

Nice To Haves

• New to teaching? We can help! Our Departments strive to connect available courses with instructors’ unique expertise, and can often provide teaching materials. We also host an annual Orientation for Part-Time Faculty, as well as professional development workshops on teaching. We value instructors with varied experience, from working professionals to retirees.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct

Benefits

• Paid Orientation
• Paid professional development training
• Tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid
• Longevity payments based on years of service
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package (if specific workload requirements per semester are met)

What This Job Offers

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