Biology Instructor
SUNY Schenectady Community College
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 1, 2024
About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.
SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.
Job Description:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time instructor to join the Division of Math, Science, Technology and Health to teach various Biology courses including but not limited to: Fundamentals of Biology, Biology I/II, Anatomy and Physiology, and Microbiology. Courses may be offered in face-to-face or online formats and experience with virtual labs is a plus. We are excited to find an instructor that will work with the Division to promote various career options in the many subdisciplines of biology and healthcare to our students. Other responsibilities include committee and division assignments, participation in student success activities, assessment, course and program development, program review, and interdisciplinary collaborations. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population. The primary focus of the position is on teaching. We encourage applications from those who will contribute to the ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic inclusivity at the college.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The faculty member is expected to:
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Information:
Salary: $47,802 per year
Special Information:
Application Instructions:
Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.
If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu.
Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.
SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.
SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.
Job Description:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time instructor to join the Division of Math, Science, Technology and Health to teach various Biology courses including but not limited to: Fundamentals of Biology, Biology I/II, Anatomy and Physiology, and Microbiology. Courses may be offered in face-to-face or online formats and experience with virtual labs is a plus. We are excited to find an instructor that will work with the Division to promote various career options in the many subdisciplines of biology and healthcare to our students. Other responsibilities include committee and division assignments, participation in student success activities, assessment, course and program development, program review, and interdisciplinary collaborations. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population. The primary focus of the position is on teaching. We encourage applications from those who will contribute to the ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic inclusivity at the college.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The faculty member is expected to:
- Teach a full-time course load (15 credit hours/semester)
- Hold regularly scheduled office hours to provide students with support
- Prepare instruments and assess program goals and student progress
- Provide support and career advisement to students
- Provide expertise in developing and revising courses and programs
- Participate in division activities, to include but not limited to retention, recruitment, and program review
- Serve on college committees and participate in the college's shared governance structure
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree or higher in the field of biology, or a Master's degree or higher in teaching with 18 graduate credits in biology
- Teaching experience, preferably in higher education
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body
- Teaching experience at the community college level
- Experience with online instruction
Additional Information:
Salary: $47,802 per year
Special Information:
- VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
- Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts
Application Instructions:
Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.
If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu.
Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application
- Diversity Statement: Please include a diversity statement that addresses your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and highlights how your prior experience will support your contributions to the goals outlined by pillar one of the current SUNY Schenectady Strategic Plan.
- References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.
SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
