Instructor – Biology (Part-Time Interest Pool 2026)

Mt. Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College seeks a biology instructor to provide quality instruction across anatomy, physiology, microbiology and biology courses.

The role involves curriculum development, educational assessments, and aligning courses with program objectives, while maintaining safe classrooms and labs in compliance with safety requirements. The candidate will demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching practices and service activities, and will use technology to

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) in biology OR a master's degree and 24 graduate credits in biology or related field
• Experience teaching biology at the college level and commitment to student learning

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in biology classes in classroom, lab, online, or other settings.
• Maintains safe classrooms and labs; ensures safety of students and staff.
• Contributes to curriculum development and alignment with program objectives.
• Delivers course materials and utilizes current classroom technology where available.
• Provides opportunities for student interaction before/after class or office hours.
• Participates in educational assessment and data collection as directed by department/division.

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities/Duties

While a position is not guaranteed, we encourage interested candidates to apply so they may be considered if a vacancy becomes available.

Job Summary

Provides quality instruction in various biology classes. Performs curriculum development, educational assessments, and course alignments; maintains classrooms and labs in compliance with safety requirements and reports any lab equipment or infrastructure maintenance needs. Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching practices and service activities.

• Instructs students in a classroom, lab, online, learning center, or other setting as appropriate.
• Creates a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Convenes classes, labs, and examinations on time and as scheduled.
• Provides opportunities for course‑related student interactions before or after class, virtually, in person, or through office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
• Adheres to all College polices, practices, and timelines related to evaluation and grading.
• Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students each course. Maintains and revises curriculum to maintain currency.
• Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials as appropriate;
• Incorporates the latest classroom technology, when available and appropriate, into instructional activities.
• Participates in, and collects data for, educational assessment as directed by the department, division, and College.
• Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices. Provides for the safety of student and staff and the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate. Reports any lab equipment or infrastructure maintenance needs.
• Understands and abides by College policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required by the College, departments, or divisions
• Utilizes technology as required and appropriate.

Job Summary And Responsibilities/Duties

This posting is to establish an applicant pool for potential openings in 2026 in Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and Biology. While a position is not guaranteed, we encourage interested candidates to apply so they may be considered if a vacancy becomes available.

Job Summary

Provides quality instruction in various biology classes. Performs curriculum development, educational assessments, and course alignments; maintains classrooms and labs in compliance with safety requirements and reports any lab equipment or infrastructure maintenance needs. Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching practices and service activities.

Essential Duties

• Instructs students in a classroom, lab, online, learning center, or other setting as appropriate.
• Creates a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Convenes classes, labs, and examinations on time and as scheduled.
• Provides opportunities for course‑related student interactions before or after class, virtually, in person, or through office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
• Adheres to all College polices, practices, and timelines related to evaluation and grading.
• Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students each course. Maintains and revises curriculum to maintain currency.
• Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials as appropriate;
• Incorporates the latest classroom technology, when available and appropriate, into instructional activities.
• Participates in, and collects data for, educational assessment as directed by the department, division, and College.
• Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices. Provides for the safety of student and staff and the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate. Reports any lab equipment or infrastructure maintenance needs.
• Understands and abides by College policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required by the College, departments, or divisions
• Utilizes technology as required and appropriate.

Additional Duties

• May participate in professional development activities and attend in‑service sessions and division meetings.
• May direct aides and work‑study students as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) in biology OR a master's degree and 24 graduate credits in biology or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• College level teaching experience, preferably at a community college
• Experience utilizing high engagement instructional practices and incorporating cultural literacy into instruction
• Experience utilizing open education resource (OER) materials.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of and ability to incorporate high engagement instructional practices and cultural literacy into instruction
• Knowledge of open education resource (OER) material

Working Conditions and Important Information

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a normal office environment and classroom setting.

Salary

Salary placement will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant education and full and part‑time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.

Important Information

Position subject to budget consideration and approval.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC does not provide visa sponsorship. Once a job applicant has accepted an offer of employment, they must provide documentation that demonstrates they are eligible to work in the United States.

MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.