Biology Faculty

West Shore Community College seeks innovative candidates to fill a full-time Biology Faculty position (with potential for continuing appointment and full professor rank) for the 2021-2022 academic year, August 2021 start date. We are seeking a candidate especially with experience in human anatomy & physiology and microbiology whose primary career goal is education, with the potential for offering courses in animal biology. 

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Teaching load (15 contact credit hours a semester/30 annually) primarily consisting of courses in the following areas: anatomy and physiology, microbiology, zoology, and human prosection.
• Develop and teach anatomy and physiology lectures and labs with an emphasis in preparing students for medically related fields. The ideal candidate will be able to function in either face to face or online teaching modalities.
• Maintain and utilize our human cadaver laboratory facility.
• Participate in planning, curricular review, and assessment.
• Participate in professional growth activities and continuous awareness of new trends and developments in the areas of instructional responsibility.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community in accordance with the core values of West Shore Community College.
• Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the West Shore Community College Instructional Agreement.

Required Qualifications

• Masters in Biology, Physiology, Animal Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 18 graduate credits in Anatomy, Physiology & Microbiology
• Higher education teaching experience in Biology.
• Ability to teach using a variety of educational technologies, such as on-line teaching and HYFLEX teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy, including building relationships in science and related disciplines with K-12 schools and the community.

Desired Qualifications

• D. in Biology.
• Demonstrated success in teaching/developing on-line or blended/hybrid courses.
• Community College teaching experience.
• Proven ability to work with and teach students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those heading for a career in a medically related field.

Salary range: $46,656- $88,040, commensurate with qualifications/experience. Salary is accompanied by a complete benefit package.

West Shore Community College is a small, rural institution located in a beautiful “four-season” recreational area near the shore of Lake Michigan and serves a multi-county district.  The College is uniquely positioned with beautiful facilities; modern technology and teaching tools; and no debt.  West Shore Community College offers a comprehensive general education curriculum designed to meet the needs of students seeking certification, employment, and/or transfer to senior institutions.  WSCC offers a student centered and team-based atmosphere with a staff dedicated to excellence in serving students’ learning needs.  Collegial and interdisciplinary relationships are expected of all WSCC employees. Visit our website at http://www.westshore.edu for more information.

Application requirements: For best consideration submit the following materials by March 19, to our online portal at https://my.westshore.edu/ICS/Employment/. Initial screening begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled:

• West Shore Community College application
• Letter of application specifically addressing the areas of responsibility and qualifications (above)
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts (official will be necessary if interview is offered)

West Shore Community College is a drug-free employer and the final offer will be contingent on drug testing.
West Shore Community College is an equal opportunity employer.