Biology Instructor (Fall 2026)

Position Biology Instructor (Fall 2026) Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City in Longview, MO Job Details Job Number: 2025-00378 Job Type: Full-Time Faculty FLSA: Exempt Organization: LV Biology Location: Longview, MO Salary: $53,733 - $85,999 per year Job Summary Full‑time members of the faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of instruction and management of assigned classes. Additional responsibilities include fulfilling the Metropolitan Community College mission, vision, values, strategic plan, Board of Trustees' charges and educational philosophy, and primary goal of providing a quality education for all students attending the college. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Familiarity with federal/state safety regulations that impact biology laboratories Expertise in teaching Anatomy and Physiology A commitment to continuing education and professional development Deliver effective instruction – Provide quality instruction, which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college‑approved curriculum and resources Assess student learning – Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments as well as official departmental assessment Manage classes and learning environments – Foster a positive classroom‑learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners, including ensuring section 508 accessibility Promote continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning Support learning through student engagement by incorporating pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem‑based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction Provide student guidance – Help students develop academic habits for college success Pursue professional development by staying current in academic field Actively participate collegially in department, campus, cross‑college, discipline‑specific, district, and community service activities Perform other duties as assigned to provide high‑quality learning experience for students, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, etc. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Biology OR Master's degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate course hours (GCH) in combination of the qualifying fields Biology (all types) Biochemistry Botany Ecology Microbiology Virology Zoology Preferred Qualifications Earned Doctorate from a regionally accredited university Two (2) years of teaching experience using interactive teaching techniques Experience using assessment techniques to promote teaching and learning excellence Demonstrated experience with current pedagogical and instructional methods Demonstrated experience with utilizing a variety of classroom technologies, both inside and outside the classroom Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community Demonstrated interest in and passion for teaching community college students Ability to work well with others Strong oral and written communication skills Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary and may require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently. Supplemental Information EEO Statement Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth, ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled Accommodations MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr