Tenure-Track Biology Faculty: General & Organismal

Joliet Junior College; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Local 604

Job summary

Joliet Junior College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in General and Organismal Biology. The successful candidate will teach multiple sections per semester, contribute to curriculum development, and engage in accreditation activities across campus and online.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Biology and two years’ college teaching; a PhD is preferred. The college emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, with a 40-hour work week

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Biology or closely related field with emphasis on organismal biology.
• Two years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Commitment to respect, inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration and quality.

Responsibilities

• Teach at least three sections of General Biology and/or Organismal Biology and other biology as needed.
• Collaborate with instructors and programs to determine placements, curriculum and academic support.
• Participate in course development, assessment, accreditation, and planning activities.
• Be willing to teach online and/or hybrid courses.
• Attend departmental meetings and recruitment activities; serve on committees.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.
• Utilize effective and innovative teaching methods in classroom and lab.

Education

Master’s Degree in Biology or closely related field

Doctoral Degree in Biology with emphasis on Organismal Biology (preferred)

Job description

Joliet Junior College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in General and Organismal Biology. The successful candidate will teach multiple sections per semester, contribute to curriculum development, and engage in accreditation activities across campus and online.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Biology and two years’ college teaching; a PhD is preferred. The college emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, with a 40-hour work week