Professor - Biology jobs in Palm Bay, FL

Full-time (9-month) faculty position to teach Anatomy and Physiology, and other Biology courses. Teaching assignments may be in Highlands, Hardee, or DeSoto counties. Typically work schedule: Monday - Thursday, and Fridays as needed. Position begins Spring term (January 2024).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Guides learning in the teaching discipline and related courses at various campuses and centers.
• Assists in curriculum development, creating learning activities and implementing assessment and planning.
• Works a basic work week of forty (40) hours which includes classroom instruction, office hours for student conferences, preparation/research and other professional activities.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings, college-wide academic meetings, and official functions scheduled by the administration. Serves on college committees as assigned.
• Evaluates student learning outcomes and objective achievement, maintaining and reporting information as prescribed by college policies and procedures; supervises students and resolves classroom problems.
• Maintains appropriate credentials and current knowledge of developments and teaching strategies in the discipline/program areas taught. Participates in professional development activities including, but not limited to: workshops and conferences; membership in professional organizations; self-improvement course work and activities.
• Participates in and supports faculty and student activities. Maintains good relationships with community agencies and groups, participating when appropriate.
• Contributes to unit planning, assessment, and college institutional effectiveness efforts.
• Acts in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SFSC is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Educational: Master's degree in biological sciences (or related field) from a regionally-accredited institution or a Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in biological sciences (or related field) required. Related field examples: (Physiology, Anatomy, Animal Science, or Molecular biology). Doctorate preferred.

Please submit unofficial copies of your transcripts for review. You will be allowed to do this during the application process or you may login in at a later time and upload them as "additional documents".*

Experiential: Post-secondary teaching and distance learning experience strongly preferred. Related field experience highly desirable. Ability to teach Microbiology a plus but not required.

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Classification: Faculty

Instructional Supervisor: Chair, Natural Sciences

Posting Date: June 1, 2023

Starting Annual Salary: with a Master's degree $47,436-$53,128, with a Master's degree 30-$49,191-$55,094; with a Doctorate-$52,435-$58,727.

Application review begins: August 7, 2023

SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION

Applicants with disabilities who need assistance in the application or hiring process should contact: Human Resources, 863-784-7132, or send written request to:

South Florida State College
ATTN: Human Resources Director
600 West College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825