Biology Instructor-Annualized

*This is a BTC internal only posting. BTC internal only opportunities are specific to active BTC employees. Only BTC employees on the payroll may apply to be considered for these types of position openings. If you are not a current employee of the College your application will not be considered.

The instructor will:

• Teach courses that include but are not limited to General Biology Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology;
• Effectively deliver develop revise and teach classroom lab and online curriculum in a teamoriented setting;
• Develop plan implement and revise new and existing courses curriculum and lesson plans as needed;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of institutional effectiveness and outcome measures related to courses;
• Provide timely and accurate assessment feedback to students;
• Plan supervise and evaluate students progress;
• Follow disciplinary procedures as prescribed and deal consistently and fairly with all students;
• Ability and willingness to adapt to changing teaching schedules and situations (on campus online hybrid etc.) as required;
• Effectively use computer applications where appropriate including learning management systems;
• Consult with other College faculty and staff on issues relevant to student success.

In addition responsibilities will include:

1. Participate in campus events;
2. Hold office hours;
3. Demonstrate a strong commitment to Bellingham Technical Colleges Mission;
4. Contribute to collegewide goals and activities;

Qualifications

Required & Essential Qualifications:

• Completion of Masters Degree in Biology OR Masters degree in Education Teaching or related field AND 24 upper division credits in Biology;
• Two years relevant teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of teaching at the postsecondary level;
• Experience teaching all levels of Biology;
• Experience with course design and/or curriculum development;
• Experience with online and/or hybrid instruction;

• Keep current on educational teaching methods and strategies and maintain subject matter currency;
• Experience with multiple approaches to teaching and learning such as incorporating a variety of technologies into the classroom teaching online or hybrid classes or using other innovative techniques;
• Classroom management skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Interpersonal and team building skills;
• Work effectively in a participatory governance environment;
• Develop and assess student learning outcomes;
• Work effectively with students colleagues staff and a community who represent a broad spectrum of ages abilities ethnicity and educational economic and cultural backgrounds;
• Work with Accessibility Resources for students with accommodation needs;
• Maintain confidentiality of student records;
• Work independently and on a flexible schedule.

Salary Benefits & Work Schedule:
Base salary range is typically $71546 to $89538 for an applicant with minimal levels of teaching and education experience and is based on a typical teaching schedule of 10 months September through June 173 days. High end of range is $78209$108318 for those with previous related teaching experience and advanced educational degrees. Final placement is determined according to the current negotiated working agreement and based on an evaluation of work and/or teaching experience. Additional optional compensation may be paid above the 173day contract rate subject to terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Additional summer contract and compensation would be paid for summer quarter if program is in session and an assignment is available. Additional compensation includes up to $4000 for doctoral stipend; access to professional development pool. This is not guaranteed year to year and is subject to legislation and Collective Bargaining. The work schedule will vary based on student and college needs. Some evening hours are expected.

These position(s) receive 90 hours of front loaded sick leave per academic year (based on 7.5 hours per month) 2 noncumulative personal leave days per academic year and 3 noncumulative family illness days per academic year. Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including medical dental vision life insurance and longterm disability; a retirement benefits package with choice between the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 3 or the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) 401A plan TIAA. Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in a medical Flexible Spending plan Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan or Health Savings Account; Dependent Care Assistance; discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance tuition waiver; two voluntary investment (not matched) programs TIAA (403b) or the State Deferred Compensation (457) plan. Employee Assistance Program (EAP); up to 21 days of military leave; up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave; up to 5 days of parental/adoption leave; paid civil/jury duty ability to participate in a shared leave program; up to 2 days of unpaid holiday for reasons of faith or conscience; opportunity for sabbatical leave and stipend. NOTE: Benefits and compensation are subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Bellingham Educational Association (BEA). Current BEA CBA and benefits are for period of July 1 2022June 30 2025.

Other Employment Information:
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Bellingham Educational Association (BEA).

Background Check:
Prior to final hire a preemployment background including criminal history and signed declaration statement as it pertains to sexual misconduct per Washington State Law (RCW 28B.112.080) will be conducted. Employment is contingent on passing the background check and signed declaration per RCW 28b.112.080 satisfactory to the college. Information from the background check and declaration will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. This position has access to children under the age of 18 as part of the State of Washington Running Start Program.

Application Procedures and Deadline:
Required application materials must be submitted online at received by 5 p.m. PST on 5/16/25 for priority consideration. Application materials received after this may be considered until the position is filled. More information about Bellingham Technical College is ator contact the Human Resources office at. BTC is not currently sponsoring H1B Visas.

Required Online Application Materials: (Prefer Word or PDF file for required attachments). Incomplete applications including missing attachment will not be considered.

• Completed BTC online Employment Application;
• Attach current resume;
• Online supplemental questions:
• Official transcripts of any degrees listed and copies of licenses will be required upon hire but not as part of the application process.

Initial interviews are anticipated to be held on June 3rd 2025. Applicants selected for initial interviews will be expected to provide teaching demonstrations as part of the interview process.

The application package and all materials submitted with it become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings.

Mission: Bellingham Technical College provides studentcentered highquality professional technical education for todays needs and tomorrows opportunities.

Employment Eligibility Verification: Bellingham Technical College employs only United States citizens and lawfully authorized nonU.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity creed color sex gender identity or expression citizenship or immigration status national origin age religion disability veteran or military status sexual orientation genetic information the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability pregnancy marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in its programs activities and services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies/Section 504: Allison Mack Director for Human Resources 360.752.8354 or . For Title IX compliance contact: Michele Waltz Vice President of Student Services 360.752.8440 or . Mailing address: 3028 Lindbergh Avenue Bellingham WA 98225. BTC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8576.