Biology Instructor

ACCS

Job Location:

Gadsden, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Biology Instructor provides instruction in Biology courses through classroom laboratory dual enrollment and distance-learning settings across multiple campuses and schedules. This position supports student success through effective instruction assessment of learning outcomes student advising and participation in departmental institutional and community college initiatives. This role reports directly to the Division Chair of Science.
Direct Supervisory Responsibility: YES X NO

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruct Biology courses including Zoology and Anatomy & Physiology.
Conduct instruction in a wide variety of settings and time frames to include: on-site dual enrollment as well as day evening and weekends on any of Gadsden States campuses. Some traveling may be required.
Present appropriate and effective classroom and laboratory learning experiences to students in a classroom lab or distance-learning format including computer delivery.
Assist in the planning for instruction: prepare course materials objectives syllabi and curriculum design.
Participate in assessments at both the course and program levels.
Organize and maintain instructional equipment as required.
Assist students out of class in their quest to master information presented.
Incorporate various teaching methods such as the use of technology-based instruction critical thinking activities and active learning techniques in all courses.
Post and maintain regular office hours.
Assist in support of adjunct instructors.
Assist in course scheduling process as needed.
Serve on committees.
Attend meetings training sessions College events and graduation.
Serve as faculty advisor to an assigned group of students.
Serve as faculty sponsor to student organizations as assigned.
Pursue continued professional development.
Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular positions role scope FLSA status or grade.

Qualifications

Masters degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Biologyfrom an approved U.S. Department of Education accredited institutionrequired PhD preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE STANDARDS AND TRAINING: Appropriate credentials for the teaching field as per SACS Criteria 3.7 Faculty and the Faculty Credentials Guidelines and Board Policy 605.02.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
August 2026

SALARY:Salary ScheduleD1 $46590 - $94363based on 9 months and range from Masters to Doctorate.
Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED FULL-TIME related teaching experience that is stated on the initial job application only. Be sure all experience is stated on the application!
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
June 8 2026 4:00 P.M.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment.Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application (b) letter of interest (c)current resume; and(d)copies of transcripts of post-secondary education.
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE ().

Salary Calculation:For all positions on all Salary Schedules the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all full-time work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other full-time work experience outside of public education in Alabama that in the sole judgment of the College directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this full-time work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.
Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates job title(s) job duties and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time and if part-time the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The Colleges official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters contracts pay stubs or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.
Please Note: ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter resume employment verification documents (if applicable) ALL required transcripts and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
When you finish the steps to apply you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.

All correspondence with applicants regarding the Colleges search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions please contact:

NEOGOV Customer Service:
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Applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees that no person in Alabama shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion creed national origin age or other classification protected by Federal or State law be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Required Experience:

Position SummaryThe Biology Instructor provides instruction in Biology courses through classroom laboratory dual enrollment and distance-learning settings across multiple campuses and schedules. This position supports student success through effective instruction assessment of learning outcomes stud...