Full-Time Instructor, Biology

Mott Community College; Flint, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Mott Community College in Flint, MI is seeking a full-time biology faculty member to advance student learning across General Biology, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology. The role emphasizes equity, diverse perspectives, and flexible teaching modalities.

Faculty responsibilities include teaching, service to the college, and ongoing professional development, with remote and hybrid options reviewed case by case. The college offers a strong benefits package and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Biology or related sub-discipline with at least 18 graduate biology credits.
• Understanding of community college teaching mission and philosophy.
• Equity-minded teaching style and ability to meet diverse student needs.
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, hybrid, hyflex, and online modalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in General Biology, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology.
• Engage in service and citizenship responsibilities to students, program, division, and college.
• Maintain safety training and adhere to college policies.
• Adapt teaching to multiple modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, and online.

Skills

Biology

Teaching

Equity-minded teaching

Multi-modal teaching

Education

Master’s degree in Biology

18 graduate credits in biology

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Starting salary is dependent on education, directly related experience and internal equity. After completing the second probationary semester, the potential exists to earn additional compensation by teaching overload and spring/summer sessions. This additional compensation varies based on several factors, including educational level and step. For example, a faculty member with a Master’ s degree at Step 0 who teaches 10 hours of overload during the fall and winter semesters would earn an additional $18,000. Teaching during the spring/summer sessions would also generate additional compensation beyond the base salary. Excellent benefits package.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Who we are: Mott Community College is student-centered and mission-driven to ensure that all our
students thrive and reach their fullest potential. As an institution, we are action-oriented and intentional in dismantling every systemic barrier that prevents the excellence of students from underrepresented communities.

As Mott Community College deepens its commitment to equity, it is of the highest priority that we focus our faculty hiring process to seek individuals with the expertise to lead our institution in serving students from underrepresented communities. This is an opportunity for the college community to continue to act upon our values but more importantly for the empowering of our students’ self‑efficacy, for cultivating a sense of belonging, and for the diversity of our entire student body, being reflected in a position of power in the classroom.

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness. As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section:

• Teaching
• Service/Citizenship Responsibilities to the Students, Program, Division, and College
• Safety Training and Adherence

Specific Teaching Assignment: Faculty members will be responsible for teaching classes in specified areas of biology. Priority will be given to applicants with a background and expertise in the General Biology, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology areas for both major and non‑major students.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
1. Master’s degree or higher in Biology or related sub-discipline from an accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in courses specific to biology.
2. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
3. Innovative, flexible, positive, and equity‑minded teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
4. Ability to teach effectively in multiple teaching modalities including face to face, hybrid, hyflex, and fully online.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications: 1. Academic experience which includes work, research, study or teaching in multiple areas of biology is desirable.
2. Recent teaching experience in Microbiology lecture and laboratory courses.
3. An interest in developing new courses and programs.
4. Demonstrated familiarity with the Canvas course management system, and the Microsoft Office and Google Suite software packages.
5. Evidence of continuing professional development in biology.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Physical Requirements: 1. The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
2. S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face‑to‑face conversations, or written documentation.
3. The employee must be able to use college‑approved learning management systems and computer programs.
4. S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.
5. If applicable, must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the industry. Must be able to handle and mix chemicals properly and safely; and wear appropriate gloves.

Work Schedule

Hours/Schedule: Full‑time faculty are obligated to teach during fall and winter, but are not required to teach in the summer semester. Faculty are required to maintain student communications/engagement as necessary. Full‑time faculty are required to perform many of their professional responsibilities year‑round even if they are not teaching in the summer.

Mott Community College recognizes that remote work can benefit the student, employee and College and will permit employee duties to be performed remotely when it is appropriate, reasonable and feasible based on the College’s mission and priorities. MCC employees follow a well‑defined remote work program. The opportunity for remote work is reviewed on a case by case basis and dependent on many factors including the nature of the job duties and person’s suitability for remote work. All hybrid work opportunities are approved by the immediate supervisor and Executive member.

Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.

The College reserves the right to cancel the search at any time.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline Internal Deadline will be Thursday, August 27th

Additional Application Deadline Information

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Title II, ADA , Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice‑Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 1130), Flint, MI 48503, [phone].