Instructor of Biology

Compensation:

$50,000 DOE
The current teaching load for full-time faculty is 30 load hours per 9-month contract year, and positions may include the potential for additional teaching opportunities in the summer.

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Grade:

E17

Position Summary

Are you eager to make a difference in your students’ lives by equipping them with knowledge, skills, confidence and resources necessary to thrive? Do you value a culture geared toward innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect, and achieving and maintaining excellence? If so, San Juan College is seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated individual to fill a full-time position of instructor of Biology. The position will begin Fall 2024. Applicants should be invested in equity and inclusiveness, and have experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of our diverse population.
Why Join San Juan College?
San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education, providing quality experiences annually to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online courses. San Juan College is proud to be a majority minority institution, serving a unique culturally diverse population. San Juan College’s mission is to educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are committed to serving the needs of our students and the community through a process of continuous quality improvement. San Juan College upholds and affirms our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
What can you look forward to?
Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round. Learn more about the Farmington area by clicking here.
As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. Below are some of the benefits offered:
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
• Flex Spending accounts
• Life and Disability coverage
• Employee Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver
• Free SJC Gym Membership
• Free Library services

Essential Responsibilities:

• Will provide 15 load hours of instruction each fall and spring semester with primary teaching load in general biology, including associated laboratory courses.

• Responsibilities will include assessment, service on various college and department committees, maintenance of student hours, participating in professional development, and other duties as assigned by the Dean.

• Development of program and general education curriculum, syllabi, and other materials related to the biology program. Utilizing the Canvas LMS

• Supervise adjunct instructors, as needed.

• Instructor may be assigned day and evening classes, as well as classes at our satellite centers (located within 15 miles of the main campus).

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in Biology, or an associated field, with at least 18 graduate hours in biology related content, is required.

• Experience with interactive instructional methods is highly desired.

• The successful candidate will value diversity and have a multicultural perspective with adult/minority students; and have a high energy level along with a strong commitment to the community college philosophy.

The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered . Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required".

• Cover Letter (Required)
• Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)
• List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)

The next review of applications will be on March 15, 2024.

EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin. disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.