Biology Instructor (1 yr. Temporary/Full-time)

KCTCS is hiring a temporary full-time Biology Instructor for Owensboro Community and Technical College, starting August 1, 2025, and ending May 31, 2026. The position involves teaching various biology courses on campus. A Master's degree in Biology or a related field is required. The role includes planning instruction, preparing materials, and providing feedback to students. Benefits include health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans.
Title: Biology Instructor (1 yr. Temporary/Full-time)

Salary Range: $42,000

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: Varies

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Owensboro Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Owensboro Community College

Department: Mathematics, Natural, and Social Sciences

Total Rewards

Owensboro Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:
• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Owensboro Community and Technical College is seeking applications for a one year temporary/full-time Biology Instructor to teach all levels of biology on campus. Assignment will begin in the Fall Semester, August 1, 2025 and end May 31, 2026 with a possibility of extension. Common courses in which we are in need:
• BIO 112: Intro to Biology (Lecture)
• BIO 113: Intro to Biology (Lab)
• BIO 135: Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory
• BIO 137: Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Laboratory
• BIO 139: Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Laboratory

Job Duties:

• Plans and carries our instruction, instructional activities, and prepares learning materials for in-person or online courses.
• Provides instruction to students in the subject area.
• Prepares lesson plans (as needed) and maintains records and reports on student attainment, attendance/activity and progress.
• Utilizes approved online course template and syllabus format, maintains classroom order and discipline.
• Provides timely feedback to students
• Completes required trainings as necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Biology or Anatomy and Physiology (or related field) with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline or closely related subject matter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching online, in-person, or hybrid courses is preferred.
• Experience using Blackboard (or a similar learning management system as a delivery method for classes) is recommended.
• Experience in and understanding of working with students from diverse populations is preferred.

Additional Skills Requested:

• Excellent organizational skills; high attention to detail; independent; self-motivated; able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to communicate with many individuals at all levels throughout the internal college environment and external business and community partners, representing himself/herself professionally and courteously.
• Ability to multi-task, work under deadlines, and prioritize projects to meet deadlines with high levels of efficiency and accuracy.
• Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.