Instructor - Biology (Spring 2027- Tenure Track)

Mohawk Valley Community College; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Community College invites applications for two full-time, ten-month Instructor - Biology positions in the School of STEM-Transfer. Teaching will include microbiology and the Introduction to Biology sequence for majors, plus human life science for non-majors, with potential additional courses.

Positions require a Master’s degree in Biology and college teaching experience. Duties include teaching, program assessment, curriculum development, student advisement, and committee work,

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Biology or related discipline.
• College teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach biology courses in both traditional and online formats.
• Engage in program assessment and curriculum development.
• Advise students and facilitate student experiences.
• Participate in recruiting for the program and service on School and College Committees.

Skills

College teaching experience

Student-centered teaching

Online instruction

Education

Master's degree in Biology

Job description

Instructor - Biology (Spring 2027- Tenure Track)

Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Full-Time, 10-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community's college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment. The College is looking for exceptional colleagues. We seek candidates with: (1) an understanding of the college mission and teaching experience in a comprehensive community college; (2) a focus on student success in a learner-centered environment; and (3) a willingness to use technology to support learning in the academic setting, including on-line instruction and assessment of student learning outcomes. MVCC is seeking to fill two full-time, ten-month Instructor positions in the School of STEM-Transfer. These positions will provide instruction for biology courses with one position expected to focus on Microbiology, and both to include the Introduction to Biology sequence for science majors, and Human Life Science non-majors classes, with the possibility of teaching other classes depending upon the candidate’s background.

Full-time faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Courses may be taught in a traditional classroom and online formats. This position may include both daytime and evening classes on our Utica and/or Rome campuses. Other specific assignments will be made based on the individual's academic qualifications and program needs. In addition to teaching, full-time instructors participate in program assessment, curriculum development, student advisement, facilitating student experiences, recruiting for the program and serve on various School and College Committees.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Biology or related discipline
  
• College teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Community college teaching experience with a wide variety of students

Additional Information:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.

To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover

Salary: $55,364

For full consideration, apply by: 10/19/2026

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affinity,Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence,equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment inwhich students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities,governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse,multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities anddifferences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparingstudents to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up ofpeople with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds,religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, differentabilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran statusor on the basis of disability.