Instructor - Biology (Spring 2027- Tenure Track)

Mohawk Valley Community College

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mohawk Valley Community College (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. Both positions will include the Introduction to Biology sequence for science majors and Human Life Science non-majors classes. Depending on the candidate's background, there is a possibility of teaching other classes. Full-time faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Courses may be taught in 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. MVCC is committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment. We seek candidates with an understanding of the college mission and teaching experience in a comprehensive community college, a focus on student success in a learner-centered environment, and a willingness to use technology to support learning in the academic setting, including online instruction and assessment of student learning outcomes.

Requirements

Minimum of a Master's degree in Biology or related discipline
College 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, including Microbiology, Introduction to Biology sequence for science majors, and Human Life Science non-majors classes.
Teach courses in traditional classroom and online formats.
Potentially teach daytime and evening classes on Utica and/or Rome campuses.
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.