Instructor in Biological Sciences (FAC3074) In person

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions –

• Teach courses (lecture and laboratory) in Cell/Molecular Biology and Human Anatomy and Physiology.  Teaching assignments may include teaching via alternative delivery systems such as online.


• Plan, implement, and sponsor appropriate activities to supplement instruction. 


• Assist in selecting textbooks, developing curricula, completing reports, tracking and entering assessment data.


• Maintain evaluation and attendance records as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.


• Maintain skills in teaching methods and course development as recommended by HutchCC.


• Participate, as possible, in faculty development activities at the college and within state and regional organizations.


• Serve actively on institutional committees.


• Maintain records and files as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.


• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.


• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

Secondary –

• May advise prospective and enrolled students in the appropriate curricula.


• May mentor honors students.


• May sponsor co-curricular activities such as Biology Club.


• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chairperson or the Vice President of Academic Affairs or as specified in the local Master Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS (Essential):

• Master’s degree in Biology, Biology Education or a biological field required.


• Evidence of effective biology teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.


• Incorporate study skills, adult learning theory, and teaching/learning strategies to improve student persistence and retention.


• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty and other HutchCC stakeholders.


• Plan, revise, and update curricula.


• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender and disabilities populations.


• Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.


• Attentive to detail, to accurately follow written and oral instructions, and to work independently.


• Excellent organizational skills and willingness to collaborate.


• Physical requirements include excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light/indoor work environment.

• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.


• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.


• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

SALARY and STATUS:

The salary is determined per the 2026-27 Hiring Salary Schedule in the local HutchCC Master Agreement. This full-time faculty position is nine months annual (based on contract renewal), due process rights eligible, benefit eligible, and exempt.  For a copy of the hiring schedule for this position, please see the attached schedule, or you may visit the following address:  http://www.hutchcc.edu/hiring-schedule

APPLICATION:

Transcripts – The hired candidate will be required to submit official, non-issued to student, transcripts.

Start date: 2026 Fall semester

To apply for this position through BambooHR, please visit www.hutchcc.edu

If you have questions regarding this position, please submit an email with your questions to [email protected]

HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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HutchCC reserves the right to revise or change job responsibilities as the need occurs.  This position announcement does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; rather, it is a clarification of the responsibilities of the position.  This job description may be changed at any time by the HutchCC administration.