Biology Instructor, Full-Time Position Available In Catawba, North Carolina

Biology Instructor, Full-Time
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location Hickory, NC
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25_FT_BIO
Department
Biology
Opening Date
06/05/2025
Closing Date
7/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

College Biology instructor with teaching duties in General Education College Transfer courses. Responsibilities also include active participation in departmental work on curriculum design, assessment, and andragogy/pedagogy. This is a 9-month teaching position. Teaching assignments may be for a day, evening, and/or weekend classes. Classes may be assigned at on-campus and/or off-campus teaching sites in addition to online environments. Teaching at high school locations may be required of this position.
This is a 9-month teaching position. Position open until filled.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience Examples of Duties
Provide effective instruction to students online and/or in the classroom by preparing for each learning experience, providing supplemental materials to enhance textbooks and lessons, and using effective evaluation methods to determine student performance.
Because the discipline involves laboratory instruction, demonstrate, endorse, and enforce student adherence to laboratory safety protocols.
Support student learning outside of the classroom by holding regular office hours, providing information about additional resources outside of class, and responding to emails and phone calls in a timely manner so as to promote student success.
Support curriculum development by participating in the creation and evaluation of courses, curriculum, and programs; participating in program advisory committees; attending departmental, school-wide, and college-wide meetings; and serving as backup for other faculty members.
Promote the success of the college by participating in standing and/or ad hoc committees and following college professional and ethical guidelines.
Maintain teaching and work environment including equipment and supplies, overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.
Stay current in Biology and teaching methodology by meeting or exceeding all institutional professional development guidelines, participating in professional development workshops and seminars, and participating in professional organizations and reading journals in the teaching and Biology disciplines.
Maintain accurate records such as attendance, grades, information for accreditation, and other important data and submit reports according to college policies.
Communicate clearly, conscientiously, professionally, and in a caring manner with students and colleagues.
Participate in the orientation of new part-time and/or full-time faculty members, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Degree Requirements:

A Master’s degree (or higher) in Biology or a closely-related field is required. If the Master’s degree is in a closely-related field, the applicant must have at least 18 graduate hours in Biology.

Experience Requirements:

Experience teaching college-level
Biology is strongly preferred. Experience with using instructional technology is required. Experience teaching in both high school and college environments is a plus. Diversity of experience in teaching courses within the Biology discipline curricula (General Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Nutrition)
Anatomy and Physiology teaching experience is strongly preferred

Knowledge of:

Classroom instructional techniques and proce­dures.
Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Principles and techniques involved in curriculum and course development.
Principles and techniques involved in test development.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regu­lations, as appropriate.
Ability to:
Participate in instructional programs suited to the community.
Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities.
Participate in curriculum development.
Create effective instruction for delivery in both online and physical classrooms while maintaining compliance with ADA standards.
Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, proce­dures, laws, and regulations.
Work effectively in diverse teams, both within assigned department and cross-functionally across the college.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Other personal traits:
Must be a good team member and be willing to update skills as needed. Must be able to work effectively with diverse student populations. Educational philosophy must be compatible with the role of the community college and with best practices in Biology education.
Supplemental Information
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Oral communication skills will be assessed in the interview. Written communication skills will be assessed in the letter of application and in all submitted application materials.
Finalists who interview will be asked to teach a 10-12 minute lesson on a topic supplied in advance of the interview.
All advertised positions are contingent upon funding.
All employees are paid by direct deposit.
Copies of all unofficial degree transcripts, including coursework completed and degree conferred, must be provided during the on-line application process. Official transcripts are required to be forwarded to the CVCC Human Resources Office upon hire.

Physical Conditions:

Classroom environment; work closely with others; may be exposed to hazardous laboratory substances.
Frequent walking, standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Frequent communications, verbal and written.
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Supplemental Information:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
All advertised positions are contingent upon funding.
All employees are paid by direct deposit.
Copies of all unofficial degree transcripts, including coursework completed and degree conferred, must be provided during the on-line application process. Official transcripts are required to be forwarded to the CVCC Personnel Office upon hire.
Employer
Catawba Valley Community College
Address
2550 Highway 70 SE
Hickory, North Carolina, 28602
Phone
828.327.7000 ext. 4277
828.327.7000 ext. 4100
Website
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