Biology Adjunct Professor

Spscc; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Remote work depending on position

Free campus bus service

Job summary

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated candidates for the position of Adjunct or part-time faculty in Biology who will engage with students and collaborate with faculty and staff to promote student success. The role includes developing contextualized biology courses and assessments, and teaching across varied schedules to meet program needs.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Biology or a related field, have laboratory instruction experience, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology or a related area from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with laboratory instruction.
• Preferred experience with learning management systems (LMS) and online teaching.

Responsibilities

• Create and facilitate contextualized and integrated Biology learning experiences aligned with college pathways and career goals.
• Design authentic assessments measuring knowledge, skills, and program outcomes in Biology.
• Apply diverse teaching strategies to support affective, cognitive, and kinesthetic learning.
• Assist and guide students inside and outside the classroom and connect them with campus resources.
• Be available to teach classes on a variety of days and times.

Skills

Laboratory instruction

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Biology

Tools

LMS experience

Online teaching

Job description

Adjunct faculty salary for the 2025-2026 fiscal year is $1,165.00- $1,189.00 per credit hour, as listed in the CBA (Download PDF reader).

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Adjunct or part-time faculty members in Biology who will:

• Place student success at the center of all decision-making.
• Engage with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to create a community of learners.
• Seek opportunities for teaching and learning excellence.
• Embrace change, risk-taking, and innovation.
• Respect the richness of diverse cultural values, beliefs, and practices of others.
• Contribute to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi-or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

We also offer:

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
• Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
• Campus bookstore offering snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses – permits are not required
• On-campus child care
• Percival Creek, which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• Gym and recreation facilities
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
  • Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network that strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.
  • The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

Faculty members will work with other faculty, staff, and administrators to:

• Create and facilitate contextualized and integrated learning experiences in Biology in relation to identified college pathways that are linked to career goals.
• Create authentic assessments of students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in Biology that measure course, program, and college wide outcomes.
• Apply multiple teaching and learning strategies that promote the affective, cognitive and kinesthetic domains of learning.
• Support students in and out of the classroom, which includes directing them to campus services and resources.
• Be available to teach classes on a variety of days and times.

Course Types:

Lab and Non-lab Biology Courses

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Biology or a related area from an accredited college or university
• Experience with laboratory instruction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with learning management systems and on-line teaching.

Applications must include the following attachments:

1. Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee that addresses your qualifications as they relate to the minimum qualifications and required attributes described in this announcement.
2. Current resume.
3. Copies of unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education.

Condition of Employment

Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

Bargaining Unit

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the South Puget Sound Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO, Local 4603.

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, [e-mail], Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke‑free/drug free environment.

Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at [phone].