Biology Faculty (Tenure-Track)

The Opportunity: Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking qualified equity-minded applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Biology Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional teaching skills including those needed to effectively teach in an online or hybrid environment enthusiasm for the subject matter an inclusive and equity-driven approach to teaching and learning and innovative pedagogy and teaching strategies. Candidates should be able and excited to teach a variety of lecture and laboratory-based coursework in the department. Faculty at SVC respect and work effectively with diverse students colleagues staff and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative and equity-minded teaching a diverse learning environment and a strong focus on improving student success rates and addressing systemic inequities in access and achievement for all students.

SVC Science Faculty typically teach an equivalent of 15- 18 instructional units per quarter (3 classes) and College service. This position is expected to begin in the Fall Quarter September 2026.

• Equitable student outcomes in access achievement and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching learning and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural suburban and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly supportive and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health dental vision and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

• Provide classroom and/or online instruction in introductory biology majors courses as well as pre-nursing pathway courses including anatomy and physiology and microbiology;
• Incorporate an equity-minded approach to teaching and learning;
• Participate in development assessment and mentoring in course-based undergraduate research;
• Conduct ongoing development assessment and revision of curriculum that reflects innovative and inclusive pedagogy and advances in biology;
• WorkcollaborativelywithSVCfacultyfromotherfieldstodevelopappropriatecurricula that reflect the diversity of student experience;
• Createapositivelearningenvironmentforstudentsusingdiverseteachingmethodsto support and enhance student success;
• Collaboratewithotherdisciplinestoincreaseenrollmentandsupportstudentretentionin the program with a focus on ameliorating equity gaps;
• Developmonitorandassessstudentlearningoutcomesandfullyparticipateinthe colleges program review process;
• Develop assess and analyze program outcomes for the purpose of program improvement and enhanced student learning;
• Conduct program outreach by leading program briefing sessions for prospective students assisting with marketing and recruitment activities and leading student application reviews;
• Collaborate facilitate and participate in advisory board meetings;
• Participate in unit department and other College activities including College governance;
• Teach online hybrid or classroom-based classes as required;
• Work collaboratively as part of the Biology department team;
• Practice multicultural understanding and foster equity;
• Participate in division/department and other College activities including College governance;
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

All faculty at SVC are expected to meet the following faculty competencies:

• Instructional Excellence: Demonstrates (and sustains through professional development) instructional excellence by incorporating high-impact practices and subject matter expertise and drawing on college resources including technology to create a learning environment that supports student achievement.

• Student Learning Assessment:Provides consistent timely formative and summative performance assessment promotes student self-assessment and creates opportunities for student feedback to support student achievement and engagement.

• Program and Course Assessment: Contributes to ongoing program and course assessment activities and to the related development and revision of curriculum.

• Advising: Fosters relationship-based advising connections with students in support of students academic and career aspirations.

• Service to the College: Participates in college governance campus life and/or community relations.

• Ability to maintain partnerships and interagency community connections;
• Engage students through innovative instructional approaches such as service learning projects and contextualized learning;
• Demonstrate commitment to equity-minded approaches to teaching and learning;
• Practice and adopt a variety of active learning strategies that facilitate student learning and that are inclusive of all cultures and backgrounds;
• Support students in accessing appropriate instructional and non-instructional services to facilitate student retention completion and academic success for all students;
• Adapt to a variety of teaching situations including interdisciplinary learning communities and online and hybrid modalities;
• Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups to promote an equitable work and learning environment;
• Recruit and inspire diverse student populations to embrace learning and facilitate completion;
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues staff students administrators and other various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in support of SVCs commitment to equity diversity and inclusion;
• Act according to principles of integrity respect open and honest communication collaboration and compassion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Biology and have or will obtain a Masters degree in Biology or a closely related field by September 2026;
• One (1) year of teaching experience which may include previous community college university K-12 graduate school teaching assistant and/or substitute teaching.

• Professional experience in the field.
• Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Experience training or teaching adults.
• Experience teaching online using an industry-standard LMS such as Canvas.
• Experience teaching any courses offered within theBiology department.
• Two (2) or more years of teaching experience in a higher education setting.

Salary and Benefits:

• Initial base annual salary placement for 2025-2026 ranges from $75003 to $100004 for a standard 172-day contract. The College has a negotiated faculty wage scale in which placement on the salary structure is in accordance with the SVC Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• A standard 172-day contract is written annually for the period of September to June. Late contracts will be prorated on the basis of work days remaining in the contract year.
• This position is exempt from the overtime pay requirements of The Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This is a union-represented position subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. The College has a negotiated faculty wage scale in which placement on the salary structure is in accordance with the SVC Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Salary retirement medical and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations and may be subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates and collective bargaining agreements. Additional information on benefits can be found at of Employment:
  
  
  • Prior to employment a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position
  Additionally pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employer. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.
  
  
  • In the interest of providing a healthy safe and secure educational and work environment and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
  • If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
  • Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.
  
  Application Procedure:
  
  To be considered for this position applicants must:
  1. Meet the minimum qualifications and;
  2. Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at that
  includes the following:
  • The online application which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
  • A current Curriculum Vitae; (Attachment: Curriculum Vitae)
  • A letter of interest addressing the minimum desired qualifications and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).
  In order to be considered for the position you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  
  Application Deadline:Priority screening will begin afterFebruary 10 2026. Applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date may be considered until the position is filled.
  
  Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.
  
  Priority Screening Date: February 10 2026
  Interviews with Committee: March 2026
  • The interview for this position will include a teaching demonstration
  Finalist Interviews: TBD
  Anticipated Start Date: September 14 2026
  
  Application Assistance:If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation you may contact Human Resources at Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at by the application closing date. Information on SVCs Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found atOPPM 3040.
  
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