Instructor of Biology

Waubonsee Community College; Sugar Grove (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Waubonsee Community College is looking for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor of Biology at the Sugar Grove Campus. The successful candidate will be dedicated to teaching excellence and fostering diverse student success, with responsibilities including course design, mentoring, and leadership within the Biology Department.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; PhD preferred.
• Two years of teaching experience in relevant disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabi and design lessons addressing diverse learning styles.
• Provide leadership in curriculum development and student success initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance student success and community needs.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Biology or closely related field

PhD in Biology

Tools

Instructional Technology

Job description

Instructor of Biology

Full-time Faculty

Sugar Grove Campus

Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are dedicated to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth, and student success.

Waubonsee Community College seeks a full-time, tenure-track Instructor of Biology, with a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, diversity, and holistic student success, to deliver a broad range of courses within the Biology Department. Duties and expectations of this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Preparing course syllabi and designing lessons, activities, assignments, and assessments to address different learning styles and ensure students meet course objectives and outcomes. Incorporate learning-centered principles and concepts, and motivate students to actively participate in the educational experience.
2. Providing leadership within the Biology Department through curriculum development, student success initiatives, mentoring adjunct faculty, student advising, assessment, student clubs and organizations, and college events and committees, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.
3. Collaborating with colleagues to serve the needs of students and the community. An interdisciplinary focus integrating innovative learning strategies and the ability to enhance the success of diverse student populations is essential. Model professionalism with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
4. Teaching may include days, evenings, and weekends at four campuses—Sugar Grove, Aurora Downtown, Aurora Fox Valley, and Plano—and courses may be offered in face-to-face, online, and hybrid modes. The candidate should demonstrate effective use of instructional and classroom technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology or a closely related field
• Two years of teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Biology
• Expertise in teaching Anatomy and Physiology or Microbiology
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Experience with online and/or hybrid delivery
• Experience incorporating technology and multimedia applications into teaching and learning
• Experience teaching traditionally underserved populations

Please attach the following documents when applying:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter (including reasons for pursuing a full-time faculty position at a community college and examples of your work reflecting commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion)
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Three professional references
5. Transcripts

Position Details

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• Grant Funded: No
• Compensation Range: $66,120 - $81,410 (dependent on qualifications; does not include summer or overload hours)
• Work Schedule: Fall and Spring semesters
• Work Hours: Classes during daytime, evening, and weekends
• Targeted Hire Date: 8/4/2025
• Benefits: Click to See Benefits Page

EOE, including disability and veteran