Biology Instructor (Tenure Track Faculty)

Job Listing ID:

4491482

Job Title:

Biology Instructor (Tenure Track Faculty)

Application Deadline:

06/07/2026

Job Location:

Coos Bay

Date Posted:

05/13/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Primary Purpose To teach classes in biology and related disciplines as assigned. First Consideration will be given to applicants who apply by June 7th, 2026. This position is open until filled. This position is for the 2026-2027 Academic Year (Sept 2026). Description of Essential Functions Teaching (80% of Time)

• Teach a range of biology classes: from introductory Biology to Microbiology, as well as Anatomy and Physiology.

Teach course information to students in groups and individually using instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the subject (e.g. lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology-enhanced delivery, computer assisted delivery, and distance delivery). Must be able to explain and deliver materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning abilities.

• Curriculum development and modification by working with the Instructional Dean and other department faculty members in developing or modifying course content, course objectives, standards and instructional methods, degree and certificate programs Other Institutional Duties (20% of Time) Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS A

Master's degree in biology or related field. Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by

ORS 348.609.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree. A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for this position possessing one or more of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will receive preferred consideration through the selection process:

• Teaching experience at the college level or the equivalent.
• Demonstrated learning and success in adult instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and professionally in areas of instruction, course and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students with a wide range of ages, backgrounds and academic preparedness.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring students.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES

• Must reside in the State of Oregon. Southwestern Oregon Community College is unable to support out of state employment at this time.
• Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

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https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/socc/jobs/5342507/biology-instructor-tenure-track?pagetype=job

OpportunitiesJobs Job Classification:

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

$51,183.00 to $65,183.00 per Year Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Retirement, Education Reimbursement

Additional Benefit Information:

HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical & RX Vision Dental

OTHER BENEFITS

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Standard Life Insurance Accidental Life and Dismemberment Long Term Disability Retirement Plan (Oregon

PERS/OPSERP

) Tuition and Fee Waiver Bookstore Discount Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

PAID LEAVES

Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Civic Leave Personal Leave Sabbatical Leave

HOLIDAYS

10-month faculty receive 7 paid holidays per year Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 2 years

Education Required:

Masters

Minimum Age:

N/A

Major:

biology or related field

Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

Background Check