Tenure Track Faculty, Biology

Cuyahoga Community College; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

State Teachers Retirement System

Family coverage

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a full-time tenure-track biology faculty member to teach courses across anatomy and physiology, microbiology, ecology/environmental biology, and biological chemistry at College-wide campuses (Western, Eastern, Metropolitan, or Westshore).

Responsibilities include student conferences, maintaining office hours, course preparation and evaluation, continuing education and community service programs, and service on college committees as needed.

Qualifications

• Master of Science or higher in Biology with 18 graduate hours in Biology.
• Teaching experience and curriculum knowledge.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers lectures across biology topics.
• Evaluates and grades student work and exams.
• Maintains course materials and attendance records.
• Advises students on curricula and career paths.
• Plans and revises curricula and instructional methods.
• Participates in campus and community events.

Skills

Teaching experience

MS Office proficiency

Curriculum design

Communication skills

Organization

Diversity awareness

Education

Master of Science in Biology or related

18 graduate hours in Biology

PhD in biological sciences (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Location: College-Wide (one position based at each campus: Western Campus, Eastern Campus, Metropolitan Campus, or Westshore)

Reports To: Assoc Dean, Nat Sci-W & S

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pm; Classes as Scheduled with Required Office Hours

Number of Openings: 4

Job Description

Description:
Teaches a full range of courses includinganatomy and physiology, microbiology, ecology/environmental courses, biologicalchemistry, and major and non-major biology. Other responsibilities includestudent conferences, maintaining office hours, and participating in coursepreparation and evaluation, continuing education and community servicesprograms.

• Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
• Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
• Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions
• As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
• Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
• Compiles, administers and grades examinations
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
• Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
• May serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues
• May participate in campus and community events

RequiredQualifications:

• Master of Science Degree or higher in Biology or biological sciences with 18 graduate hours in Biology
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and pedagogy, teaching and instruction for students
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

PreferredQualifications:

• PhD in biological sciences
• Online teaching experience
• Community college teaching experience

This is a full-time tenure track faculty opportunity.The selected faculty member hired for this position could teach at any one ofthe College's campuses or sites.

Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2026.

Total Compensation & Benefits:
Target Hiring Rate/Salary: $58,165 with B.A. plus 30 semester hours (45quarter credits) or M.A. degree; Education less than or more than stated willaffect minimum salary. This salary reflects a nine (9) month contract period.Faculty can work during summer sessions to earn additional wages.
This offer includes a comprehensive and flexible benefitspackage comprised of paid time off, affordable medical/dental/vision plancoverage, disability benefits, life/accidental/critical illness insurance,State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options. Coveragefor dependents, spouses and domestic partners is also available.

Special Note:If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.