Biology Faculty

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Biology Faculty
Job Description:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., a two-campus institution serving a rural and diverse 12-county area in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, seeks applicants for a faculty-ranked, on-campus teaching position in biology (F0030) who possess graduate course work in human biology and/or anatomy and physiology. This is a nine-month position. Appointment begins August 16, 2022. Excellent benefits package. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
The College desires candidates with a commitment to the community college mission and experience working with a diverse student population, including adult learners, dual enrollment students, and at-risk students. The successful candidate will be committed to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and willingness to create and participate in a collegial environment of civility, collaboration and open communication. The college strives for a faculty of content experts who are also knowledgeable about best practices, innovative strategies, and all instructional technologies that support teaching and learning. The ability to teach 15 credits per semester is expected. Finalists will be asked to perform a teaching demonstration.
Duties and responsibilities include teaching courses in General Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and possibly microbiology. Other duties will include, but are not limited to, facilitating student learning through in class and out of class activities, maintaining up to date knowledge in the discipline, learning and utilizing best practices and innovations in science education at the college level, and learning and utilizing state of the art instruction through a variety of delivery systems including interactive video, web, and other electronic media. Teaching faculty will advise students, adopt textbooks, draft course syllabi in collaboration with colleagues, set up and maintain lab environments, help with assessment of adjuncts and program and participate in program, division, and college governance committees. Teaching assignments and schedule may include day and evening assignments, cross-campus or off-campus assignments.
KSA’s/Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in biology or a master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology and/or Human Physiology or Anatomy. The candidate must have or complete 3 graduate credits in anatomy and 3 graduate credits in physiology within 9 months of hire. Sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant instructional technology resources.
Preferred Qualifications:
3 graduate credits in anatomy and 3 graduate credits in physiology. Experience teaching in a community college setting.
Special Instructions to Applicants
A FULLY completed VCCS online employment application, CV, cover letter describing qualifications, and a complete, legible and updated set of unofficial transcripts are required to be considered for this position. Copies of any licenses and certifications required by this position must also be included. Official transcripts of all college coursework completed are required of the selected candidate. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS ATS and must be received on or before April 1, 2022.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. intentionally develops its workforce to reflect the diversity of its region. The College maintains a workplace culture which values inclusion and demonstrates respect for all people. Further, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or genetics. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every college location.
For full description and to apply, visit: ****The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
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