Biology Instructor - 9/10 Month (Tenure Track)
Biology Instructor - 9/10 Month (Tenure Track)
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BIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR (9/10 MO-TENURE TRACK)
Number of Openings: 1
Employee Classification: Exempt Faculty
Institution: Cleveland State Community College
Department: Math & Sciences
Reports to: Dean of Math & Sciences
Campus Location: Cleveland Tennessee
Salary Range: $40000 - $47720
Moving Allowance: N/A
Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive two-year post-secondary institution located in Cleveland Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State our mission is to build strong minds careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for a position at Cleveland State you must complete an online application. Your skills abilities qualifications and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.
Please note the following:
- Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
- Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.
JOB SUMMARY
Cleveland State Community College invites applications for a full-time Biology Instructor to teach courses in Anatomy & Physiology Human Biology and related subjects. This is a 9-month faculty appointment with responsibilities in teaching student advising and service. The primary responsibility is high-quality teaching across multiple instructional formats (on-campus online hybrid) and locations (main campus site campuses and local high schools).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICIATIONS
- Masters degree or higher in a biological science or DVM MD DDS DO or Masters degree or higher with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields. Relevant courses should meet Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) standards for qualifications of faculty.
- Willingness and ability to travel to off-site instructional locations including high schools.
- Commitment to teaching excellence in a comprehensive community college setting.
- Additional training or credentialing may be required depending on course assignments or instructional methods.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Teach assigned courses using effective pedagogy and appropriate instructional materials particularly in Anatomy & Physiology Biology or other related courses.
- Maintain expertise in the biological sciences and instructional best practices.
- Devote a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to instructional and institutional duties including scheduled office hours and availability to students.
- Be available for student engagement and academic support in person and through digital platforms depending on instructional format.
- Teach at any of the colleges instructional sites or partner high schools including morning afternoon evening and weekend hours as needed.
- Participate actively in academic department and college-wide meetings.
- Maintain accurate academic records including grades and attendance and submit reports as required.
- Follow all institutional and Tennessee Board of Regents policies and procedures.
- Engage in professional development and faculty evaluation processes.
- Support student recruitment retention and success initiatives.
- Participate in community outreach public service or science education initiatives aligned with the Colleges mission.
- Advise student clubs or serve as a mentor for academic or professional development groups in the biological sciences.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching experience in Anatomy & Physiology and Biology at the college level.
- Familiarity with active learning techniques and inclusive pedagogy.
- Experience teaching online hybrid or synchronous distance learning courses.
- Ability to advise students and support learning outside the classroom.
- Knowledge of the mission and role of community colleges in higher education.
WORK ACTIVITIES & EQUIPMENT
- Demonstrated competence in use of laboratory and teaching equipment relevant to biological sciences especially human biology.
- Familiarity with instructional technology including LMS platforms (e.g. D2L) digital anatomy tools and multimedia resources.
- Ability to manage laboratory safety supplies and setup for human biology courses.
JOB LOCATION
The position is an on-site role at the McMinn Higher Education Center (MHEC) at Cleveland States off-site campus in Athens TN. This will be the primary workplace with occasional travel and/or teaching responsibilities to off-campus sites and local schools within the five-county service area and state-wide travel for TBR initiatives and state affiliate meetings as needed.
Applicants may be subject to a background check and credit check.
Cleveland State offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:
- Insurance: Health Dental Vision Life Disability (long and short term) FSA/HAS
- Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in health)
- Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver Spouse/Dependent Discounts Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Longevity Pay
- Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS) 401a 401k with $50 match 403b and 457
- Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays/Year
- Sick and Annual Leave
- Sick Leave Bank
- State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants
If you are interested click on the link to apply.
Applications can be assured full consideration if submitted by August 13 2025.
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Employment Type
Full Time
