Biology, Communication Skills, Diversity, Ecology, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Learning Management System (LMS), Multilingual, Philosophy, Problem Solving Skills, Program Planning, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
FULL-TIME FACULTY - BIOLOGY (Tenure Track)
OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE
The Biology Department of Olive-Harvey College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks an innovative, collaborative instructor to teach biology courses effective Fall 2026.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaches laboratory-based biology courses.
- Maintains highest possible standards of classroom instruction and laboratory safety; keeps up-to-date on new information and developments in the biological field.
- Utilizes technology and active learning strategies in the classroom.
- Participates in departmental meetings, curriculum, equity, and assessment work.
- Exhibits effective collaboration and establishes professional relationships with department members.
- Demonstrates excellence in teaching, commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process, and the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower students to succeed.
- Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
- Develops curriculum and program planning. Employs a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of student learning outcomes for the course(s).
- Helps students reach their academic, personal, and career goals and cultivates a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student's ability to learn.
- Adheres to City Colleges of Chicago board rules, policies, procedures, and code of ethics.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in Biology or related discipline required. Credentials in ecology, environmental biology, and organismal biology preferred.
- Demonstrated teaching competence in a variety of biology courses.
- Minimum one year of community college and/or university teaching experience required. Community college teaching experience preferred.
- Experience developing laboratory-based biology courses.
- Knowledge of a learning management system preferred.
- Experience with diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse students and staff.
- Must be able to teach in-person
For consideration:
All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents together for review:
- Letter of interest
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of commitment to equity in the classroom
- Legible copy of college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts required at time of interview)
- Two letters of recommendation
A teaching demonstration will be required of selected candidates at a future date.
WE OFFER: Excellent benefits at a low cost; investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS retirement plan; generous vacation, holidays, personal & sick days plus tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit our benefits page.
Salary Range: $58,000 - $65,000 annually
Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!
Qualifications - External
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