Instructor, Biology (Annually Contracted Instructor)

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (PPO)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid holidays and generous time off

Tuition waiver/reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invites applications for a full-time, Annually Contracted Instructor of Biology at the Main Campus. The role supports diverse students in General Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, or related life sciences using face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats, including evenings and weekends as needed.

The instructor will provide high-quality instruction, work with the Dean and staff, and may take on additional instructional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Biology, Life Sciences, Science Education or related Life Science field with emphasis in Biological Science fields or related experience.
• 3 years' teaching biology or health sciences at a post-secondary institution.
• Expertise in General Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, or related life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses following established descriptions, objectives and syllabi.
• Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats, including evenings/weekends as needed.
• Provide academic advising to students to promote success in courses.
• Improve instruction through innovative methodologies and delivery methods.
• Keep accurate records and submit reports within timelines.
• Review textbooks and learning materials for courses.
• Assist with maintenance of instructional laboratories as needed.
• Plan and use diverse teaching methods suited to student needs.

Skills

Teaching biology

Course development

Student advising

Online/hybrid instruction

Educational technology

Education

Master's or PhD in Biology

Tools

Brightspace LMS

Job description

Overview:

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invites applications for a full-time, Annually Contracted Instructor of Biology position at our Main Campus location. We welcome candidates with experience in teaching college-level courses to our diverse technical, transfer degree and non-degree seeking students in our Health and Public Safety Division in areas of the Biological Sciences such as General Biology (both majors and non-majors level), Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, or other interdisciplinary biological/life science courses. Instruction may include face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities and may include evenings and weekends as needed.

Overview:

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invites applications for a full-time, Annually Contracted Instructor of Biology position at our Main Campus location. We welcome candidates with experience in teaching college-level courses to our diverse technical, transfer degree and non-degree seeking students in our Health and Public Safety Division in areas of the Biological Sciences such as General Biology (both majors and non-majors level), Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, or other interdisciplinary biological/life science courses. Instruction may include face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities and may include evenings and weekends as needed.

As part of our team of highly qualified faculty, Biology Instructors are expected to provide high quality instruction for a diverse student population and work with the Dean and other administrative staff and faculty to improve student learning experiences. Instructors may be assigned other instructional responsibilities as determined by the Dean or Associate Dean. This Annually Contracted Biology Instructor will join a dedicated team of science professionals dedicated towards the advancement of our students into the field of laboratory science, 4-year degree pathways, and healthcare programs.

Essential Duties:

• Teach assigned courses following established course descriptions, course objectives and syllabi


• Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs


• Promote student success in their courses by providing academic advice to students.


• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods


• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner


• Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines


• Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials


• Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories


• Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with various needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD from an accredited college or university in Biology, Life Sciences, Science Education or related Life Science field with an emphasis (at least 18 graduate credits) in Biological Science fields or related cohesive set of experience


• 3 years' experience teaching biological or health sciences at a post-secondary institution (i.e. community college, 4-year college or university)


• Expertise in at least one of the following courses: General Biology (majors and non-majors), Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, or other interdisciplinary biological life science


• Experience utilizing various methods of instruction as well as innovative instructional/academic support systems and programs


• Competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies


• Practical/laboratory instructional experience including dissections and other academic procedures in an educational setting


• Experience with or ability to learn to use the College’s Learning Management System (i.e. Brightspace or similar)


• Strong commitment to student excellence and outcomes

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience teaching biological or health science at a community college serving a diverse student population


• Experience and interest in using evidence-based instructional methods and program (such as ACUE or QM), department, or institutional learning assessment processes and accreditation


• Familiarity with Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program and basic responsibilities of the College for overseeing curriculum alignment at CCP partner high school locations


• Experience with the development and facilitation of online courses


• Proficiency utilizing Brightspace learning management system


• Experience with course design and evaluation

Desired Competencies:

• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive work environment


• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population


• Sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities


• Ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.


• Self-disciplined and ability to effectively manage others


• Good organizational and planning skills


• Knowledge and skill using a variety of computers and software

Each candidate must upload an unofficial copy of his/her transcript to the candidate profile.

Details:

Reports To: Associate Dean, Health and Public Safety Division

Position: Annually Contracted Instructor

Compensation: $37,560

Job Category: Annually Contracted Instructor

Contract Affiliation: AAUP 1

Classification: Exempt

Status: Full-Time

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance (PPO- employer covers up to 92% of the premium, HDHP- employer covers 100% of the premium)


• Dental Insurance (employer covers 100% of the premium)


• Vision Insurance


• NO WAITING PERIODS! Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are effective from day one of employment!


• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contributions)


• Short-Term Disability: Offering 60% of your salary with a max of $500 weekly


• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (employer paid)


• Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident: Optional at employee expense


• Pet Insurance


• Employee Assistance Plan for employees, spouse and dependents


• Tuition Waiver for employees, spouse and dependents


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Free parking


• 11 annual paid holidays in addition to generous paid time off options including vacation, sick, personal leave, and winter season days.


• Employees at Cincinnati State qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement:

As a Cincinnati State employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the Federal Social Security system. Instead, our employees will contribute to a State Retirement Plan (SERS or STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 403B and/or Deferred Compensation Program 457 Plan.

Cincinnati State is an E-Verify employer:

• If you're hired, you must complete a Form I-9, which verifies your identity and your legal right to work in the U.S.


• You'll need to provide original, acceptable documents—no photocopies—to complete the I-9 process.


• A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: USCIS I-9 website

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

• The institution declares that it will educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth.


• The institution declares that its duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions.


• The institution declares its commitment to not requiring, favoring, disfavoring, or prohibiting speech or lawful assembly.


• The institution declares it is committed to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community.


• The institution declares that its duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.