Biology Instructor

Responsibilities

The instructor will engage in a variety of learning support and instruction/institutional practices. Responsibilities include preparation, teaching, and conducting lecture and laboratory courses as assigned. This includes but is not limited to developing syllabi, facilitating student learning in classroom and lab settings, recruiting, advising, tutoring, and evaluating students. The typical teaching load is 30 credit hours per academic year. 

Classes may include but not limited to Anatomy, Physiology, Biology I, Biology 2, Microbiology and Nutrition. Teaching assignments may include some evenings. Courses taught would include Principles of Biology, Biology for Majors.

Qualifications

Master's Degree or higher in Biology or related field with 18 hours in Biology preferred. Evidence of thorough and accurate knowledge of discipline required. Previous teaching instruction in community college or secondary education preferred.

Bachelor's degree with 18 credit hours in graduate level organismal or pathophysiological course work also considered.

Salary/Benefits

Competitive salary. Participation in college Flexible Benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, optional insurances, and reimbursement accounts. Other benefits include: income protection insurance; matching annuity; SCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents; annual and sick leave allowances and participation in social security (FICA) and state retirement programs (KPERS).

Salary Range:  Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Position Status:  Full-Time, 172 days contract

Application Deadline:  Open until filled

Start Date:  ASAP

• Successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment.
• Separate application required for additional or future openings.

Applications may be emailed to jobs@sccc.edu, faxed to 620-417-1124 or mailed.  Direct inquiries to Human Resources at 620-417-1123.

How to Apply  

To be considered, all the following materials must be submitted to the address below:

1. Completed and signed Seward County Community College application. Please visit : https://www.sccc.edu/web/human-resources%20/human-resources/employment-opportunities/biology-instructor
2. Cover letter
3. Resume with three references.
4. Transcripts

If any of the required materials are not submitted with your application packet, your application will be deemed incomplete and will not be forwarded to the committee for screening.  Please notify Human Resources if you require any special accommodation(s) in meeting these requirements. 

Mailing Address:

Human Resources Office

Attn: Biology Instructor

Seward County Community College

PO Box 1137

Liberal KS 67901-1137

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Selection Process

The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the number of interviews granted.  Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview.  Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview.  Interviews are usually conducted on campus by the search committee.  Additional interviews and/or teaching demonstrations may be required.

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