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Wenatchee Valley College Biology Instructor Wenatchee Valley College is seeking part-time faculty to join its science faculty, teaching Biology. The successful candidate will potentially teach a combination of in-person and online classes as well as labs. Biology is an important discipline in WVC's need to provide a balanced array of offerings in the sciences and in supporting nursing and transfer degree programs which students use to continue study at four-year colleges across the state and country.

Note :

Employment of individuals who reside outside the state of Washington requires prior approval from both human resources and the college president. Absent such approval, the college will not hire out-of-state employees.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide exceptional classroom and laboratory instruction in majors and non-majors science courses including, but not limited to general biology (including cellular, plant and animal biology) and human anatomy and physiology. Participate actively in the development, implementation, and monitoring of practices that promote a safe classroom and laboratory learning environment. Prepare or modify course content including syllabi, presentations and lessons, in accordance with college course outlines. Incorporate pedagogies that support best learning practices for all students, particularly underrepresented and underserved students. Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college. Give timely feedback and progress reports to students during the quarter and submit final grades at the end of the quarter. Maintain office hours. Work cooperatively within the department and college community and attend monthly department chair meetings. Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias, and demonstrate a respect for the dignity of everyone.

Required Qualifications:

• A master's degree with an emphasis in the biological sciences. OR A bachelor's degree plus 24 completed quarterly graduate hours with an emphasis in the biological sciences; and o Documented progress towards completing a master's degree within three calendar years of hire in the biological sciences.

Desired Qualifications:

Successful experience teaching, especially at the college level. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience utilizing a Learning Management System, such as Canvas. A demonstrated commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusiveness in an educational environment. We are looking for enthusiastic instructors who set high expectations and are eager to help students meet those expectations. Interviews may include a teaching demonstration on a topic selected by the interview committee. Pay The pay for classes depends on the number of credits and instructional mode (lab, lecture or a combination). In general, each lecture credit is one hour a week and paid at $124.76 per hour ($1372.40 per credit). For example, if the class was five credits, it would meet five hours per week and be paid at 55 hours for the quarter and the salary would be approximately $6,862. Each lab credit is two hours and paid at $62.38 per hour. Therefore, if the class was a three-credit lab, it would meet six hours per week a be paid at 66 hours for the quarter and the pay would be approximately $4,117.

To Apply, Please Submit:

Cover letter directly addressing your interest and how you meet the qualifications for the position. Curriculum Vitae/Resume. Copies of your transcripts (unofficial are fine). To Bethany Sansing-Helton, PhD Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Mathematics Wenatchee Valley College 1300 Fifth Street Wenatchee

WA 98801

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the human resources office by calling 509-682-6440. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses: To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Wenatchi Hall 2322M, (509) 682-6445, title9@wvc.edu.

To request disability accommodations:

Student Access Director, Wenatchi Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854,

TTY/TTD:

Dial 711, sas@wvc.edu. This recruitment announcement may not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified at any time.

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Pay:

$62.38 - $124.76 per hour Ability to

Commute:

Wenatchee, WA 98801 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Wenatchee, WA 98801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person