Priority Review of applications will take place on February 7, 2025. Please view the entire post at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/spscc/jobs/4766458/biology-professor-full-time-tenure-track
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Biology Professor, Full-Time Tenure Track.
Successful candidates will possess the interest, skills, and abilities to help college teams lead the state in innovative and collaborative learning experiences designed to optimize student success. This is a full-time tenure track position. The basic assignment is 177 contract days with a salary of $76,231 annually. The effective date of employment will be September 15, 2025.
The Biology Professor will:
Place student success at the center of all decision-making.
Engage with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to create a community of learners.
Seek opportunities for teaching and learning excellence.
Embrace change, risk-taking, and innovation.
Respect the richness of diverse cultural values, beliefs, and practices of others.
Contribute to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university.
What You'll Do
Faculty members will work with other faculty, staff, and administrators to:
Create and facilitate contextualized and integrated learning experiences in Biology in relation to identified college pathways that are linked to career goals.
Create authentic assessments of students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in Biology that measure course, program, and college-wide outcomes.
Apply multiple teaching and learning strategies that promote the affective, cognitive, and kinesthetic domains of learning.
Provide online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning that utilizes a learning management system.
Use local, state, and national data and analytics to continuously improve strategies for student success.
Mentor students regarding academic pathways and the courses needed to reach each student’s academic goals.
Use a wide range of learning resources, tools, and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education.
Serve on committees that support the shared governance of the college.
Qualifications You Possess:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Biology, biological science, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical, and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working/learning environment.
To Apply:
Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:
Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.
Copies of unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education.
Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.
Veterans Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to [email protected] with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.
Background Check Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.
Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the South Puget Sound Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO, Local 4603.
South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, [email protected], Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.
Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.