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Virginia's Community College System · 1 week ago

Biology 9-month (FT) Teaching Faculty

Richmond, VA

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

$53K/yr - $82K/yr

Virginia's Community College System is dedicated to accelerating opportunities through education, and they are seeking a Biology Faculty member to teach courses in various instructional environments. The role involves participating in institutional development, academic advising, and mentoring adjunct faculty, while also contributing to scholarly engagement and community service.

E-LearningEducationHigher Education

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Teach courses within traditional classroom, hybrid, HyFlex, and online instructional environments

Participation in institutional development such as service and leadership on college committees

Academic advising

Mentoring adjunct faculty within the discipline

Participate in scholarly engagement

Professional development which includes teaching pedagogy

Institutional responsibility

Community service to both the campus and surrounding communities

Perform other duties as assigned

Assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor

Qualification

Master’s degree in BiologyTeaching experienceOnline instruction softwareLesson planningInnovationCompassion in teachingDiverse student engagementCreativityCollaboration skills

Required

Master's degree in Biology with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in core Biology content

Experience using a variety of computer software programs and ability to learn new ones, particularly related to online instruction

Ability to teach students effectively and create lessons plans

Passion for the field of accounting and for teaching

Ability to use creativity, innovation, and compassion to instruct and engage students

Ability to teach a diverse student population

Preferred

Community college or university teaching experience in the classroom, hybrid, HyFlex, as well as synchronous and asynchronous online modalities

Documented track record of innovation in the classroom, teaching, and soft skills

Academic program management experience or program management equivalent

Demonstrated ability to work well with others

Benefits

Generous holiday time

Very competitive health benefits coverage (including dental and vision)

Disability coverage

Retirement with the Virginia Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education

Deferred compensation investment opportunities

Educational assistance

Access to the college’s Recreation Center

Company

Virginia's Community College System

Since 1966, Virginia’s Community Colleges have given everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened.

Founded in 1966