Instructor - Biology (Spring 2027 - Tenure Track)
About The Position
Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community's college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment. The College is looking for exceptional colleagues. We seek candidates with: (1) an understanding of the college mission and teaching experience in a comprehensive community college; (2) a focus on student success in a learner-centered environment; and (3) a willingness to use technology to support learning in the academic setting, including on-line instruction and assessment of student learning outcomes. MVCC is seeking to fill two full-time, ten-month Instructor positions in the School of STEM-Transfer. These positions will provide instruction for biology courses with one position expected to focus on Microbiology, and both to include the Introduction to Biology sequence for science majors, and Human Life Science non-majors classes, with the possibility of teaching other classes depending upon the candidate’s background. Full-time faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Courses may be taught in a traditional classroom and online formats. This position may include both daytime and evening classes on our Utica and/or Rome campuses. Other specific assignments will be made based on the individual's academic qualifications and program needs. In addition to teaching, full-time instructors participate in program assessment, curriculum development, student advisement, facilitating student experiences, recruiting for the program and serve on various School and College Committees.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Master's degree in Biology or related discipline
- Teaching experience
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis.
Nice To Haves
- Community college teaching experience with a wide variety of students
Responsibilities
- Teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
- Provide instruction for biology courses, potentially including Microbiology, Introduction to Biology sequence for science majors, and Human Life Science non-majors classes.
- Teach courses in traditional classroom and online formats.
- Participate in program assessment.
- Participate in curriculum development.
- Provide student advisement.
- Facilitate student experiences.
- Recruit for the program.
- Serve on various School and College Committees.
Benefits
- Official academic transcripts required upon hire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
