Biology Faculty

Virginia’s Community Colleges; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Virginia invites applications for a Biology faculty member in a 9-month Professor role within the School of STEM.

The position focuses on high-quality, inclusive biology teaching and preparing students for transfer, health sciences pathways, and biotech careers. Responsibilities include instruction, curriculum development, laboratory coordination, advising, assessment, and collaboration with industry partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology or related with 18 graduate hours in biology.
• Experience developing curriculum, laboratory activities, training materials, or instructional content in face-to-face, hybrid, or online environments.

Responsibilities

• Instruction in biology and related life sciences.
• Curriculum development and laboratory coordination.
• Advising students and assessing learning outcomes.
• Engagement with academic and industry partners to support workforce opportunities.

Education

Master's degree in biology; or master's degree in any discipline with at least eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Biology.

Experience with teaching and curriculum development in biology or related life sciences.

Job description

Posting Summary

Working TitleBiology FacultyRole Title9 month-ProfessorRole Code01016-SWFLSAExemptPay Band00Position Number283F0205AgencyJ. Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAgency/DivisionJ. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)Work LocationHenrico - 087Hiring RangeSalary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant. Hiring range is $65,000-$75,000.Emergency/Essential PersonnelNoEEO CategoryI-FacultyFull Time or Part TimeFull TimeDoes this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-YesDoes this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?NoWork ScheduleMonday-Friday; as provided by supervisor.Sensitive PositionNoJob DescriptionReynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Biology faculty member supports the mission of Reynolds Community College and the School of STEM by providing high-quality, inclusive instruction in biology and related life science disciplines. The position contributes to equitable student outcomes by creating engaging learning experiences that prepare students for transfer, health sciences pathways, and workforce opportunities in science and biotechnology-related fields. Responsibilities include instruction, curriculum development, laboratory coordination, advising, assessment, and engagement with academic and industry partners. Faculty are expected to uphold the college's values of access, equity, and excellence while fostering a collaborative and student-centered learning environment that supports the success of all students.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology; or master's degree in any discipline with at least eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Biology.

Additional Considerations

• Professional, teaching, laboratory, clinical, research, or applied experience in biology, microbiology,ecology, or related life science disciplines.
• Experience developing curriculum, laboratory activities, training materials, or instructional content in face-to-face, hybrid, or online environments.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, regulatory practices, and best practices in instructional or laboratory settings.
• Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations through inclusive, student-centered, and engaging instructional practices.
• Experience with applied learning, undergraduate research, workforce-aligned instruction, or industry partnerships.
• Experience in communicating technical concepts to diverse learners and audiences.
• Experience in collaborating, and working effectively with students, faculty, staff, industry partners, or community stakeholders.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

Travel between campuses as needed.

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberFAC_2087PRecruitment TypeGeneral Public - GNumber of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date10/06/2026Job Close Date10/23/2026Open Until FilledAgency Websitewww.reynolds.eduContact [e-mail] NumberSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101645