Full Time Faculty: Biology Instructor

Position: Instructor, Biology (Annually Contracted Instructor)
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Id: 1366
# of Openings: 1
Instructor, Biology (Annually Contracted Instructor)
Overview: Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invites applications for a full-time, Annually Contracted Instructor of Biology position at our Main Campus location. We welcome candidates with experience in teaching college-level courses to our diverse technical, transfer degree and non-degree seeking students in our Health and Public Safety Division in areas of the Biological Sciences such as General Biology (both majors and non-majors level), Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, or other interdisciplinary biological/life science courses. Instruction may include face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities and may include evenings and weekends as needed.
As part of our team of highly qualified faculty, Biology Instructors are expected to provide high quality instruction for a diverse student population and work with the Dean and other administrative staff and faculty to improve student learning experiences. Instructors may be assigned other instructional responsibilities as determined by the Dean or Associate Dean. This Annually Contracted Biology Instructor will join a dedicated team of science professionals dedicated towards the advancement of our students into the field of laboratory science, 4-year degree pathways, and healthcare programs.
Teach assigned courses following established course descriptions, course objectives and syllabi
Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs
Promote student success in their courses by providing academic advice to students.
Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods
Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner
Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines
Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials
Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories
Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with various needs
Minimum Qualifications:
Master''s degree or PhD from an accredited college or university in Biology, Life Sciences, Science Education or related Life Science field with an emphasis (at least 18 graduate credits) in Biological Science fields or related cohesive set of experience
3 years'' experience teaching biological or health sciences at a post-secondary institution (i.e. community college, 4-year college or university)
Expertise in at least one of the following courses: General Biology (majors and non-majors), Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, or other interdisciplinary biological life science
Experience utilizing various methods of instruction as well as innovative instructional/academic support systems and programs
Competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies
Practical/laboratory instructional experience including dissections and other academic procedures in an educational setting
Experience with or ability to learn to use the College’s Learning Management System (i.e. Brightspace or similar)
Strong commitment to student excellence and outcomes
Preferred Qualifications: 2 years’ experience teaching biological or health science at a community college serving a diverse student population
Experience and interest in using evidence-based instructional methods and program (such as ACUE or QM), department, or institutional learning assessment processes and accreditation
Familiarity with Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program and basic responsibilities of the College for overseeing curriculum alignment at CCP partner high school locations
Experience with the development and facilitation of online courses
Experience with course design and evaluation
Desired Competencies: Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive work environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population
Sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities
Ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
Self-disciplined and ability to effectively manage others
Good organizational and planning skills
Knowledge and skill using a variety of computers and software
Each candidate must upload an unofficial copy of his/her transcript to the candidate profile.
Details: Reports To: Associate Dean, Health and Public Safety Division
Position: Annually Contracted Instructor
Compensation: $37,560
Job Category: Annually Contracted Instructor
Contract Affiliation: AAUP 1
Classification: Exempt
Status: Full-Time
Cincinnati State provides employees with high quality and cost-effective benefits with a variety of options:
Medical Insurance (PPO- employer covers up to 92% of the premium, HDHP- employer covers 100% of the premium)
Dental Insurance (employer covers 100% of the premium)
Vision Insurance
NO WAITING PERIODS! Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are effective from day one of employment!
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contributions)
Short-Term Disability: Offering 60% of your salary with a max of $500 weekly
Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident: Optional at employee expense
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan for employees, spouse and dependents
Tuition Waiver for employees, spouse and dependents
Tuition Reimbursement
Free parking
11 annual paid holidays in addition to generous paid time off options including vacation, sick, personal leave, and winter season days.
Employees at Cincinnati State qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Retirement:
As a Cincinnati State employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the Federal Social Security system. Instead, our employees will contribute to a State Retirement Plan (SERS or STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 403B and/or Deferred Compensation Program 457 Plan.
Cincinnati State is an E-Verify employer:
If you\'re hired, you must complete a Form I-9, which verifies your identity and your legal right to work in the U.S.
You'll need to provide original, acceptable documents—no photocopies—to complete the I-9 process.
A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: USCIS I-9 website

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

The institution declares that it will educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth.
The institution declares that its duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions.
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The institution declares it is committed to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community.
The institution declares that its duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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