Biology Instructor

Biology Instructor

We are seeking a Biology Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to make a difference in the lives of our students. This teaching assignment is located on the Austin Campus.

The instructor will be assigned to teach in a traditional classroom and lab format. Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to:

• Instructional planning and delivery;
• Teaching and facilitating student learning;
• Curriculum planning and development;
• Assessment of student performance;
• Classroom management;
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials;
• Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees.

The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with faculty and staff, demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessing student learning outcomes, participate in department meetings and college-wide committees, and maintain ongoing professional development activities.

Salary Range: Initial Starting Salary Range: $43,067-$71,893

Full Salary Range: $43,067-$98,660

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree with a major in biology - OR - Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in biology.

Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement:

• Training that must be completed within six semesters of hire:
• In accordance with Board Procedure 3.32.1, Part 8, faculty hired into unlimited positions have 6 full semesters to complete the Teaching and Learning Competency Requirements. These seven courses are provided to new faculty, at no cost, through the Minnesota State Network for Educational Development. Faculty members can take these courses one of three ways: asynchronous online, hybrid 2-weekend intensive, and weeklong intensive.
• Some courses may be waived for individuals who at the time of hire have: a degree in education, or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full-time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired.

Preferred Qualification:

• Prior teaching experience and familiarity with different learning styles with the experience/ability to incorporate current technology into teaching methods, including online and distance learning strategies like D2L.
• Degree or significant training in education - OR - 3 years of successful full time (or equivalent) teaching experience.
• Willingness and ability to teach in-person and multi-modal courses as needed.
• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

This position requires completing employment references and a driver's license background check.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.

Minnesota State is unable to sponsor Applicants for work visas. All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

If you would like to request an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Aimee Sue Larson at View email address on click.appcast.io

Riverland Community College requires that you include the following in your application:

• Cover Letter.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae which clearly addresses the requirements of the position as described above.
• College transcripts (copies or unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application screening).

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