What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology Instructor, Survey of Biology Lab - Cape Cod Community College position at Cape Cod Community College?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide on campus instruction to students in the evening lab section of BIO109 Survey of Biology during the Spring 2025 semester (January 21, 2025 - May 16, 2026). The instruction will teach a survey course of biology, the study of life, in one semester. It is designed to conceptually and experimentally explore the processes that sustain life. Major topics include cell biology, adaptation and evolution, genetics and reproduction, ecology and diversity, taxonomy and classification. The course is not intended for science majors.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Provide instruction for the lab component of the BIO109 course, based on the lab manual.
- Coordinate with the instructor of the lecture section.
- Maintain appropriate attendance and learner records.
- Track and assess student progress based on weekly quizzes, lab exams, and lab reports.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Biology, or related Biology field.
- Experience teaching freshman and sophomore level biology courses, preferably in a community college setting.
- Commitment to the community college philosophy.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.
Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
COMPENSATION: Anticipated staring salary - Step 1 DCE pay scale. Part-time, non-benefitted MCCC/DCE Unit position.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.
Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.
This appointment is subject to the FY2025 budget appropriations.
Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.
The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.
Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
