Part Time Biology Instructor (Anatomy & Physiology; General Biology)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : WCJC Sugar Land and Richmond Campuses, TX
Job Type: Faculty Part Time
Job Number: 2202 F 011
Department: Academic Instruction's Area
Division: Life Sciences
Opening Date: 01/03/2024
Closing Date: Continuous


General Description
Evening positions available at the WCJC Richmond and Sugar Land Campuses. Pay is $800 per equated pay hour per semester. Openings available for summer, fall, and spring academic terms.
The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline. Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor. The faculty member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students.
Requirements
This position requires a minimum of a Master's Degree (in Biology or other discipline) with 18 graduate hours in Biology. A criminal background check is also required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Biology

2) Resume or Curriculum Vitae

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) provides three retirement plans for it's part time employees. Part time employees must select and contribute to one of these three retirement plans.

Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
Part time employees of WCJC who are currently contributing to TRS through another school must select TRS. TRS deductions will be made from their paycheck. (Note-Part time employees not currently contributing to TRS through another school system MUST choose either Social Security or the 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity plan offered by WCJC through TIA-CREF.)

Social Security
Social Security is a retirement plan provided by the Federal Government. Social Security deductions are not made with pre-tax dollars. Contributions made while employed with WCJC are not available upon termination with the College but at retirement. Retirement benefits are administered by the Social Security Administration.

403b Tax Sheltered Annuity
The 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity is a retirement plan offered by WCJC through TIA-CREF. Employees choosing this tax sheltered retirement fund contribute 7.50% of their gross income. Contributions to TIAA-CREF are made with pre-tax dollars. The money earned by the plan is tax sheltered until withdrawn. Employees who choose TIAA-CREF vest in the retirement fund with their first contribution. An employee, upon termination of employment with WCJC, is eligible to withdraw their vested funds from the 403b plan subject to the penalties and terms of the TIAA-CREF and IRS rules concerning 403b plans.

Questions regarding retirement plans should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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Do you have a Master's Degree (in Biology or other discipline) with 18 graduate hours in Biology?

• Yes
• No

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Did you attach your transcript showing your completion of a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Biology? Does it show your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to travel independently to and from multiple work sites during day and evening hours and the ability to communicate effectively in a teaching environment with both groups and individuals?

• Yes
• No

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To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Biology 2) Resume or Curriculum Vitae. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.

• Yes
• No

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