Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty - Biology

FULL-TIME FACULTY - BIOLOGY

(Tenure Track)

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

The Biology Department of Olive-Harvey College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks an innovative, collaborative instructor to teach biology courses effective Fall 2026.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaches laboratory-based biology courses. Maintains highest possible standards of classroom instruction and laboratory safety; keeps up-to-date on new information and developments in the biological field. Utilizes technology and active learning strategies in the classroom. Participates in departmental meetings, curriculum, equity, and assessment work. Exhibits effective collaboration and establishes professional relationships with department members. Demonstrates excellence in teaching, commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process, and the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower students to succeed. Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies. Develops curriculum and program planning. Employs a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of student learning outcomes for the course(s). Helps students reach their academic, personal, and career goals and cultivates a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student's ability to learn. Adheres to City Colleges of Chicago board rules, policies, procedures, and code of ethics.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Biology or related discipline required. Credentials in ecology, environmental biology, and organismal biology preferred. Demonstrated teaching competence in a variety of biology courses. Minimum one year of community college and/or university teaching experience required. Community college teaching experience preferred. Experience developing laboratory-based biology courses. Knowledge of a learning management system preferred. Experience with diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse students and staff. Must be able to teach in-person For consideration: All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents together for review: Letter of interest Resume or curriculum vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Statement of commitment to equity in the classroom Legible copy of college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts required at time of interview) Two letters of recommendation A teaching demonstration will be required of selected candidates at a future date.

WE OFFER

: Excellent benefits at a low cost; investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS retirement plan; generous vacation, holidays, personal & sick days plus tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit our benefits page.

Salary Range:

$58,000 - $65,000 annually Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/ Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago! Qualifications - External TBD