Biology Instructor - Cape Cod Community College

Cape Cod Community College; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Community College in Barnstable, MA, seeks a part-time Biology Instructor to teach courses including Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs, and Survey of Biology with Lab. You will prepare and present lectures, lead discussions, and evaluate student performance while pursuing equitable outcomes.

The position may involve teaching at the Bridgewater State University campus or evening classes at the West Barnstable campus for Spring 2027.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology or related field.
• Experience teaching introductory to sophomore biology courses.
• Commitment to community college philosophy.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of Biology courses (e.g., Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II with Labs, Survey of Biology with Lab).
• Prepare lectures, lead class discussions, and assess student performance.
• Maintain attendance and learner records; track progress via quizzes and exams.
• Teach at multiple locations as needed (Bridgewater State University campus or West Barnstable).

Skills

Teaching biology

Communication

Course planning

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Biology or related field

Job description

About Cape Cod Community College:

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.

For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.

The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Department of Science is seeking part-time Biology Instructor to teach a wide range of Biology courses offered, including Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II with Labs and Survey of Biology with Lab. This includes preparing and presenting lectures, leading and facilitating classroom discussions, and evaluating and grading student performance while maintaining a focus on pursuing equitable student outcomes. This may include teaching at multiple locations: Our Funeral Service program at the Bridgewater State University campus or evening classes at the West Barnstable campus. Position is to be filled for Spring 2027 semester.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes.
• Select and develop appropriate materials for class use.
• Maintain appropriate attendance and learner records.
• Track and assess student progress based on quizzes, exams, and assignments.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Biology, or related Biology field.
• Experience teaching freshman and sophomore level biology courses, preferably in a community college setting.
• Commitment to the community college philosophy.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience haveprepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION: Anticipated staring salary - Step 1 DCE pay scale (currently $4,536 for 3-credit course). Part-time, non-benefited MCCC/DCE Unit position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2027budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider candidates who do not have unrestricted authorization to workin the United States .

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunityemployer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity orsexual orientation inits programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes andCollege policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affiliated Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.