Job Posting

Biology Instructor

Eastern Wyoming College

Type: Full-Time, 9-month contract
Salary: $44,315 – $60,451
Posted: 05/15/2023
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Biology

Position: Faculty, full-time, tenure-track, 9-month annual renewing contract, benefitted, FLSA exempt, located at the Torrington campus, College pays up to $1,000 for relocation expenses

Start Date: August 10, 2023

Position Summary: 

The Biology Instructor is a full-time, benefitted, tenure-track, faculty categorized position located at the Torrington Campus. The Biology Instructor must use multiple learning methods in the classroom and laboratory to maximize student learning. The position is responsible for most facets of the entire Biology program and curricula. The primary duty is to prepare and deliver in-class, hybrid, and/or online instruction to students. Strong personal leadership, organization, instruction, and communication skills are needed to meet program requirements and enable student success. Full-time faculty members are contacted to teach the equivalent of 30 credit hours per academic year (Fall and Spring terms). Full-time faculty are expected to be on campus a minimum of 30 hours per week including five (5) posted office hours per week. The position may require minimal travel.

Essential Duties:

• Instruct assigned day, evening, and/or distance classes according to degree/program curricula
• Facilitate a student-centered positive and productive learning environment
• Coordinate, prepare, revise, and deliver curricula, syllabi, and lesson plans in classroom, hybrid, and/or online settings per degree/program outline* Utilize the Learning Management System (Canvas) to deliver course information to students
• Advise and mentor students through their plan of study
• Maintain current and accurate records of assigned courses and students; submit grades
• Assess student learning outcomes and use the results to improve curricula
• Create new courses to meet programmatic needs; assist in meeting accreditation requirements
• Aid and participate in student recruitment and retention
• Maintain and post regular office hours; be accessible to students outside normal class time
• Remain current in discipline and area of assignment
• Serve on standing and ad-hoc committees as assigned
• Participate in College training and operational events
• Attend and participate in graduation ceremonies
• Assist with the selection of adjunct faculty and provide for their support
• Approximate apportionment of time: 75% teaching courses in Biology or related fields; 10% college and professional activities including committee work, assessment of student learning outcomes, and otherwise contributing to the collegiate needs of the institution; 10% advising and recruiting students; and 5% other duties as assigned
• Perform all other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Biology or master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in discipline (e.g.
• Botany, Microbiology, Genetics, Ecology, Zoology, Anatomy, Physiology, or Animal Science)
• One year full-time teaching experience in discipline at secondary level or higher
• Current and valid state-issued Driver License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years full-time teaching experience in discipline at secondary level or higher
• Previous instruction experience in higher education

Job Close Date: Open until filled

Application Process: 

Apply online at https://ewc.peopleadmin.com/ and provide 1) Cover letter; 2) Resume; 3) Name and contact info of 3 current/former supervisor references; 4) Unofficial copies of college/university transcripts & 5) Statement of teaching philosophy (single page); 6) Three Letter(s) of Recommendation.

Incomplete applications will not be considered Submitting false, misleading, or misrepresenting statements could lead to disqualification and employment termination. Copies of official transcripts must be provided if hired. Foreign transcripts/credentials must be accompanied by a US equivalency statement from an approved evaluation service. Employment contingent on successful background check results. Driving record must meet College’s insurability requirements; select “Management Tool” at https://ewc.wy.edu/jobs. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. EWC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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