Biology Instructor - Part Time

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Biology Instructor - Part Time Wenatchee Valley College Salary: See Position Description Job Type: Part-time Job Number: 2026-00038 Location: 1300 Fifth Street, Wenatchee, WA Department: Instruction Closing: Continuous Job Summary Biology Instructor Wenatchee Valley College is seeking part-time faculty to join its science faculty, teaching Biology. The successful candidate will potentially teach a combination of in-person and online classes as well as labs. Biology is an important discipline in WVC's need to provide a balanced array of offerings in the sciences and in supporting nursing and transfer degree programs which students use to continue study at four-year colleges across the state and country. Note: Employment of individuals who reside outside the state of Washington requires prior approval from both human resources and the college president. Absent such approval, the college will not hire out-of-state employees. Essential Functions Examples of Duties and Responsibilities: Provide exceptional classroom and laboratory instruction in majors and non-majors science courses including, but not limited to general biology (including cellular, plant and animal biology) and human anatomy and physiology. Participate actively in the development, implementation, and monitoring of practices that promote a safe classroom and laboratory learning environment. Prepare or modify course content including syllabi, presentations and lessons, in accordance with college course outlines. Incorporate pedagogies that support best learning practices for all students, particularly underrepresented and underserved students. Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college. Give timely feedback and progress reports to students during the quarter and submit final grades at the end of the quarter. Maintain office hours. Work cooperatively within the department and college community and attend monthly department chair meetings. Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias, and demonstrate a respect for the dignity of everyone. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: A master's degree with an emphasis in the biological sciences OR a bachelor's degree plus 24 completed quarterly graduate hours with an emphasis in the biological sciences; and documented progress towards completing a master's degree within three calendar years of hire in the biological sciences. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications: Successful experience teaching, especially at the college level. Experience with a variety of teaching modalities. Experience utilizing a Learning Management System, such as Canvas. The Successful Candidate Must DemonstrateEffective listening and customer service when working with others. Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction. Professional and courteous interactions with students, faculty, and staff. An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace. Ethics and integrity. Dynamic, non-traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. Experience using computers as an instructional aid in and out of the classroom to enhance learning. Additional Information Application and Selection Procedure Complete application packages must include the following:Complete Wenatchee Valley College online application. Upload a cover letter that specifically describes how your educational background and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. (five pages max) Upload a resume. (five pages max) Upload copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (unofficial are fine). Three professional references. Interviews may include a teaching demonstration on a topic selected by the interview committee. It is your responsibility to submit all required application materials before the deadline. Please do not send student evaluations, reference letters or other unsolicited materials. They will not be shared with the screening committee and cannot be returned to you. Only finalists may be asked to send additional materials. Attachments from prior applications will not upload automatically to your new application. Should you have difficulties uploading your documents, please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627 for assistance. Complete applications will screened weekly and continue until the position is closed. Pay The pay for classes depends on the number of credits and instructional mode (lab, lecture or a combination).In general, each lecture credit is one hour a week and paid at $124.76 per hour ($1372.40 per credit). For example, if the class was five credits, it would meet five hours per week and be paid at 55 hours for the quarter and the salary would be approximately $6,862. Each lab credit is two hours and paid at $62.38 per hour. Therefore, if the class was a three-credit lab, it would meet six hours per week a be paid at 66 hours for the quarter and the pay would be approximately $4,117. Other Benefits Part-time faculty may become eligible for healthcare and retirement benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half-time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time (7.5 credits for WVC). Members may 'stack' workloads between other qualifying colleges. A part-time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach, to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part-time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options. Sick leave is awarded every quarter based on the full-time equivalent teaching percent. If eligibility requirements are met, a comprehensive health care benefits package

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