Virginia's Community College System · 11 hours ago
Biology 9-month (FT) Teaching Faculty
Richmond, VA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$53K/yr - $82K/yrVirginia's Community College System is committed to accelerating opportunities through education and is seeking a Biology Faculty member. The role involves teaching courses in various instructional environments and participating in institutional development activities such as academic advising and mentoring adjunct faculty.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Teach courses within traditional classroom, hybrid, HyFlex, and online instructional environments with a focus on a strong pedagogical approach and quality student learning assessments
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
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 Biology 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
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
201-500 employees
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