Biology Instructor - 9-month

Central Ohio Technical College is accepting online applications for a full-time, 9-month biology instructor position.

Summary of Duties:

The faculty position description is contained within the Agreement Between The Central Ohio Technical College and The United Faculty/Central Ohio Technical College, AFT/OFT.

A full-time Biology Instructor teaches a range of introductory courses, as well as, advanced courses in specific program technology areas. Teaching assignments will be based in large part on the faculty member’s educational training and professional expertise. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to updating existing curriculum; developing new courses; engaging in ongoing course- assessment; reviewing and recommending textbooks, software, and equipment to aid in the development of the courses; advising students; supervising lab usage and maintenance; holding regularly scheduled office hours; serving on College Committees; attending department and division meetings;

Required Qualifications:

-Master’s degree in biology, from a regionally accredited college or university;
-Demonstrated commitment to being and remaining current in the field;
-Experience teaching lower-division college classes;
-Demonstrated experience in or commitment to: innovative teaching strategies; creating cutting-edge, transferable curricula, especially in one or more of the following areas: biology, microbiology, anatomy, and physiology;
-Willingness to teach, in a variety of instructional delivery modes, including the use of instructional technologies and online learning management systems;
-Effective oral and written communication skills and effective organizational skills;
-Personal and educational philosophy compatible with the mission, goals, and objectives of the college; and
-Demonstrated commitment to diversity and to meeting students’ learning needs and empowering students in their learning endeavors.  Requires successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree also in biology or a related field and from a regionally accredited college or university;
-Ph.D. in biology from a regionally accredited college or university. ABD status in biology from a regionally accredited college or university secondarily preferred;
-Experience in teaching at a two-year college.

Central Ohio Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.