Instructional Faculty, General Biology

Instructional Faculty, General Biology

A full-time, nine-month, instructional faculty position in Biology is available beginning January 2027. A master’s degree in biology or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in biology or related field is required. College-level teaching experience is required; community college experience teaching both in-person and online are preferred. Candidates with experience in General Biology and Anatomy and Physiology are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to active learning, student-centered pedagogy, and the effective use of technology to engage diverse learners. We are seeking an innovative educator who values collaboration and will bring new perspectives and creative teaching strategies to the team. Responsibilities include teaching biology and/or anatomy and physiology and related courses, developing and assessing curriculum, advising students, and participating in college-wide initiatives.

Clark State is a student-centered institution dedicated to academic excellence and inclusive learning. Faculty are encouraged to innovate in the classroom, collaborate across disciplines, and support the college’s mission of fostering student success in both the sciences and the broader community.

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal and technological skills, the ability to work in teams, and flexibility to teach day and/or evening hours as needed at the College’s campuses in Beavercreek and Springfield, OH. Position reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences and is located at the main campus in Springfield, OH.

The duties of a faculty member include the following, though responsibilities vary and change based on the needs of each academic program:

Teaching/Learning Successful teaching in a learner-centered environment requires knowledge as well as the ability to design, implement, manage and assess courses taught in a variety of instructional modes. Each faculty member is required to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in subject area(s)
• Use instructional and discipline specific technology
• Design courses that effectively meet student and curricular needs
• Accommodate students with varying backgrounds and learning styles
• Develop and use syllabi within College/School guidelines
• Deliver course content successfully
• Participate in the assessment of student learning and program review
• Manage courses ensuring students receive regular feedback and college reports are submitted in a timely fashion
• Meet all classes or provide alternatives
• Provide external support for students through office hours and cooperation with student services offices
• Maintain professional relationships with students

Professional Growth As a professional educator, the faculty member shall continue to grow and develop as an educator and as a member of the profession through formal and/or informal activities, which increase knowledge and enhance teaching ability.

Service to the College and Community As a member of a learning community, faculty members are expected to contribute to the life of the College. Their activities advance the goals and image of one’s program, school, and the College as a whole.

All faculty are required to:

• Participate in scheduled institutional meetings and activities
• Participate in program and College accreditation, curriculum development, and program assessment
• Assist in the formulation of school objectives and goals
• Serve on at least one faculty or All-College Committee annually (after the first year of hire)
• Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to student and institutional need
• Participate in student and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of the College
• Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post- secondary institutions
• Maintain collegial relationships with other college personnel

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision and ability to adjust focus.

Clark State College strives to provide our eligible employees with industry-leading benefits at a competitive cost. Benefits include:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Basic Life/AD&D-Group
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefits Broker
• State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS)
• School Employees' Retirement System (SERS)
• Ohio Public Employees Deferred Compensation
• 403 (b) & 457 (b)
• Tuition Reimbursement/Institutional Fee Benefit